The Republic Day flower show that got underway on Thursday at Lal Bagh has for its theme the 12th century social reformer and poet Basaveshwara and other Vachana writers of the period.
Inaugurating the event, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Karnataka Cabinet had earlier in the day approved recognising Basaveshwara, who fought for a casteless and egalitarian society, as the “Cultural Leader” of State. He hoped the show would at once inspire people to remember the message of the reformer and motivate them to participate in environmental conservation efforts.
The flower show organised by the Horticulture Department will be open to the public until January 28.
Annual Flower show under the concept of Vishwa Guru Basavannna and Vachana Sahitya for the Republic Day was inaugurated at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens in Bengaluru on January 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN
The main attraction at the flower show will be the floral replica of Anubhava Mantapa, Ikya Mantapa, Ishta Linga Prathiroopa and Basavanna’s interactions with the public. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN
The Horticulture Department officials said that around 10 lakh people are expected to visit the flower show over the course of 10 days. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar inaugurated the Annual Flower Show which will be open for the public until January 28, 2024. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN
