{
  "id": 1458511,
  "title": "Lalbagh flower show in Bengaluru draws 2.01 lakh visitors on Independence Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/lalbagh-flower-show-in-bengaluru-draws-2-01-lakh-visitors-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T09:42:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/lalbagh-flower-show-in-bengaluru-draws-201-lakh-visitors-on-independence-day/article71350461.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Lalbagh flower show in Bengaluru saw an impressive turnout of 2.01 lakh visitors, according to officials from the Horticulture Department. Among these visitors were 1.4 lakh adults, 27,500 children, and 34,500 students. The event generated a total of ₹1.05 crore through entry fees.\n\nM. Jagadeesh, Additional Director, Horticulture Department, Parks and Gardens, revealed that there was a surge in visitor numbers during the previous weekend. He also expressed expectation of a similar crowd on the following Sunday, August 16. The 220th flower show commenced on August 6 and concluded on August 17.\n\nTo bring the show to life, around 800 men worked on the intricate models in just 15 days. These models encompassed the floral replica of Begur’s 1300-year-old Naganatheshwara temple, known as Chavundaraya Basadi, as well as a 57-foot monolithic Bahubali statue. The floral theme of the Ganga dynasty was presented to capture the attention of students, proving to be an enlightening experience for the younger visitors.\n\nResident Raghavendra from Rajajinagar expressed delight in the well-organized event, praising the systematic placement of amenities such as washrooms, drinking water, and eateries. He also commended the theme of Ganga dynasty as informative for students, with his children thoroughly enjoying the experience.\n\nAbhishek, a class X student who accompanied his school friends, highlighted the educational value of the event, particularly the representations of various kings from the Ganga dynasty, which was accessible to them as they wore school uniforms and did not incur an entry fee. To manage the overwhelming crowd, traffic congestion ensued on several key roads in the area, including Dr. M.H. Marigowda Road, K.H. Road, Jayanagar, South End Circle, and Siddapura. Traffic police and volunteers set up four distinct entrances at Lalbagh, while autos and cabs were provided a designated area for pick-up and drop. Loudspeaker announcements were made to guide cab and auto drivers to move forward and refrain from parking at the entrance.",
  "summary": "The 220th flower show at Lalbagh started on August 6 and will end on August 17",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}