The 11-day Cubbon Park flower show in Bengaluru, running until December 7, has already drawn tens of thousands of visitors each day. This is only the fourth flower show held in Cubbon Park, distinguishing itself from the older, more established Lalbagh flower show.
While Lalbagh’s bi-annual flower shows boast nearly a century of history, centered around its iconic 19th-century Glass House, the Cubbon Park event is a revival of a show that occurred three times before being interrupted by the pandemic.
The flower show is organised along two main pathways: from the gate near Bal Bhavan to the end of the road into Cubbon Park, intersecting with the path leading from the back of the Government Museum to the State Central Library and Band Stand.
Visitors can admire over 50 floral displays crafted from thousands of flowers sourced from nurseries across the city, as well as various agricultural products. The highlights include an elephant made from vegetables like gourds and capsicum, a map of Karnataka designed using millets and nuts, and a large floral display in the shape of a temple chariot, among others. The bandstand also hosts cultural events and musical performances.
Apart from the flower displays, dozens of stalls line both pathways, featuring vendors showcasing organic produce and horticultural offerings. Public sector undertakings, such as the Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation, are present as well, offering everything from pickles to powdered juices. The venue also has snacks, souvenirs, and clothing for sale.
Several prominent Bengaluru institutions are participating in the show, including various artworks from the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath and reproductions from the Rumale Art House, which features the works of artist Rumale Chennabasavaiah.
Admission to the event is charged at Rs 30 for adults and Rs 10 for children, running from 6 am to 7 pm. Commuters using the metro are advised to exit the gate at Cubbon Park closest to the Tejas jet replica and proceed to the entrance near the Bal Bhavan gate after purchasing a ticket en route.