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February 12, 2010 | Mughal Garden opens for public | New Delhi: The Mughal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opened for public viewing from February 13 to March 11 from 10 am to 5 pm. It will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance. Entry into the Garden will be open only up to 4 pm.
The main Mughal Garden is in bloom having annual flowers such as roses, lilies,
tulips, double pansy flowers and eye catching velvet green lawns intercepted with
lotus shaped fountains and blue base water canals. This year the special attraction
will be the Cactus Corner
and a Bonsai Segment. Bonsai (dwarf plants), and a variety of cactus plants will
add to the beauty of Rashtrapati Bhavan this year. Bonsai lovers will be able
to enjoy a collection of such plants, which are on special display. Visitors while
walking into the Gardens will also be able to experience how the green surroundings
and water bodies can add to an eco-friendly environment by attracting fauna. The
Mughal Gardens, contiguous to the main building of Rashtrapati Bhavan, cover an
area of 15 acres. They were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens inspired by the beautiful
gardens of Jammu and Kashmir, the garden around the Taj Mahal and Persian and
Indian miniature paintings. The Mughal Gardens comprise three parts: the first
is the Rectangular Garden adjacent to the main Rashtrapati Bhavan building, which
is divided into four quarters, each with terraced gardens on either side. The
central lawn here is the venue of numerous receptions and 'At Homes' hosted by
the President. |
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