The Raj Bhawan’s gates were opened on Wednesday for commoners for a floral treat. Extending hearty welcome to people from distant places, the gates will remain open for the public till February 12, offering some unique visual delights ranging from fountains to some magnificent collections of indigenous and foreign varieties of floras that will mesmerize the nature aficionados here.
Opened annually in the spring season for green enthusiasts, it is that time of the year when people from across the state come to the Governor’s official residence to witness the lush green cover spread over an area of 52 acres of land. The garden has more than 100 kinds of flowers.
From clicking selfies to spending some quality time with your near and dear ones away from the hustle and bustle of the city in midst of green wraps one can also check out some exclusive collection of trees, plants here in the garden that includes ‘Rudraksha Tree’, ‘Sindoor Tree’ etc. decked up in several gardens named after few famous personas.
For some who visited the green lung for the first time felt extremely amused seeing the nature’s creations thoroughly crafted out, designed and maintained by the curators. “I came here with some other perception that it will be like regular types of park only but after witnessing it, I can say that it is worth coming here annually with family and friends as you get to see so many types of flowers here in different gardens named after eminent personalities,” said, a visitor, Hema lal, who had come with her family all the way from lohardaga.
Similarly, elderly denizens were also found to be happy enjoying the spring season in realm of serene green cover. “All I can say is that, this is one place where I come with my entire family as it is very peaceful, clean and a visual treat in a true sense. Mera bhas chale toh yahan roj aayu (I wish that I come here daily),” said, a retired lecturer, Ashok lal, who was enjoying the beautiful day in nature’s lap with his wife and two grandchildren. The sprawling garden is caressed by over 50 creative curators who toil regularly to manicure the lawns, maintain plants and plantlet unique collection of plants every day. Every year, approximately, five-lakh public visits this special destination to admire the beauty of the neatly manicured grass carpets, the sparkling fountains, lush pathways and the most important part of this annual show, beautiful multihued collection of flowers.Amid tight security on day one, approximately 3320 persons visited the garden after waiting for long outside in a queue. As the gates were opened to public at 3 PM. looking at the crowd, security has been beefed up at the entry point, gate number 2.