Pune News: Empress Garden Flower Show Sees Huge Turnout, Last Day To Visit Today
Pune News: Empress Garden Flower Show Sees Huge Turnout, Last Day To Visit Today
Pune, January 27, 2025: The ongoing flower exhibition at Empress Botanical Garden, held from January 24 to 27, 2025, witnessed an overwhelming turnout of visitors over the weekend, coinciding with Republic Day and Sunday. Citizens flocked to the event to purchase plants, enjoy hurda parties, relish diverse food options, and capture selfies amidst the vibrant floral displays.
If you still haven;t visited it, today is the last day of the Flower Show.
The flower exhibition, organized by Empress Botanical Garden, has become a popular attraction for Pune residents and visitors from other cities, states, and even abroad. January 26 saw a special surge in visitors, with many donning tricolor-themed attire to mark Republic Day. The event remains open to the public until 6 PM on January 27, 2025, when an award ceremony, presided over by Sunita Kalyani, will honor the winners of various competitions.
Highlights of the Exhibition
- Competitions and Displays:
The exhibition features competitions for flowers, vegetables, and bonsai trees, alongside an array of stalls offering gardening supplies, seeds, pots, fertilizers, and agricultural tools. - Selfie Points:
Special selfie spots created for visitors drew significant attention. Floral portraits of legendary artists, late Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and late Lata Mangeshkar, were among the most admired attractions. The detailed artistry left visitors in awe, with many taking photos to identify the figures depicted. - Japanese-Inspired Floral Designs:
Unique Japanese floral arrangements and bonsai varieties were a standout feature. Visitors marveled at the meticulously maintained trees, creepers, and plants adorning the garden. - Participation from Across Regions:
Nursery owners and gardening enthusiasts from cities like Kolhapur, Sangli, Nashik, and even states like Andhra Pradesh contributed to the exhibition, showcasing ornamental plants, vegetable saplings, and miniature gardens. - Fun Activities for Children:
The exhibition also catered to families, offering horse rides, swings, and other attractions for children, which adults enjoyed as well.
The annual flower exhibition not only celebrates the beauty of nature but also provides a platform for plant enthusiasts to connect, learn, and enjoy a vibrant community event. If you haven’t visited yet, today is your last chance to experience the floral extravaganza!
