The iron gates of the Raj Bhavan opened on Friday to extend a hearty floral welcome to the masses.
Stretched over an area of 52 acres, one can enjoy the visual delights of approximately 1,500 varieties of plants. Since 2005, the garden is opened for the general public every year during the spring season.
As many as 500 different varieties of roses are available in the Raj Bhawan garden along with other seasonal plants. Most of the people who visited the garden are mesmerised with the variety of roses available here. “I come here specially to see the variety of roses and the collections of roses are simply incredible here,” said Vineet lal, a local resident.
60 curators are involved in the maintenance of garden along with the garden superintendent. “From cleaning the garden to providing water all the work is carried under my supervision. Apart from flower selection, we design specific areas accordingly to enhance the beauty,” said MD Abdus Salam, curator and garden superintendent.
Notably, Raj Bhavan garden is divided into various sections and is named after eminent personalities such as emperors Ashoka
and Akbar, Gautam Buddha, Jawaharlal Nehru,
Mahatma Gandhi.
Medicinal plants along with herbs like lemon grass, aloevera, aashwaganda also capture the attention of people.
Not just flowers but musical fountains too are grabbing the attention of denizens and have become a selfie spot for visitors. The Raj Bhawan garden has approximately eight fountains which enhance the entire ambience. The theme based musical fountain has been initiated especially for the visitors and have become hot favourite among kids.
“I am visiting Raj Bhawan since 2009, every year I find some new collection of plants. Compilations of medical plants are simply incredible here. For the first time, I got to know about Rudraksha plant. Moreover, these fountains are simply implausible,” said Anita Paul, a visitor.
Thousands of visitors visit the garden to get a glimpse variety of plants available at Raj Bhawan. “On first day, 4,220 people visited the garden. Since 2014, the garden is also opened for local school students and there is a teeming crowd and eagerness among all to check out the variety of plants decked at Governor’s official residence,” said Mukul lakra, Public relations officer, Governor Secretariat.
An individual can enjoy the visual treat and natural ambience, as the garden will remain open from 10 am to 3:30 pm till February 14.