ART IN THE CITY…

Lalbagh recently hosted the annual flower show for the year 2013 as part of the Republic Day celebrations in the city. And fortunately enough, I had the opportunity and pleasure of visiting it. It was a truly mesmerizing experience. Gardening is an art and this was such a unique and classic portrayal of that art. The flower arrangement and decorations were splendid to say the least. The main attraction of the day was the Eiffel Tower. As beautiful as the original structure is, this was no less. It was simply put, one of the grandest flower displays ever. This Eiffel Tower was perhaps good enough to be chosen as the ninth wonder in the world. Flowers are, by nature, a beautiful natural phenomenon. And when used the right way, their charm is beyond what words can say. Here are some of the pictures that I managed to take. And as beautiful as these pictures look, trust me when I say, the magic of seeing it live is something totally different. 

The second main attraction of the show was this lady gorgeously draped in flowers…

The Eiffel Tower

But, the show doesn’t end here. Outside the glasshouse which hosted the flower show, were numerous stalls portraying various kinds of artefacts and handicrafts. Some of them were so intricately and brilliantly crafted that they left you dumbfounded and yet, were so thought-provoking at the same time.

An idol of Lord Ganesh made of coconut skin..

These flowers are made of wood. Full of sparkles, I was completely taken aback when I learnt that they are made of wood. I've tried my best to capture the sparkles although I wasn't too successful..

Lamp shades made of jute…

These are some of the many artefacts that I got to witness that day. I have always been fascinated by art and believe that the power of art is incredible. Art can move you, art can mesmerize you. It can throw you off your sensibilities. Art can inspire you and art can send you into the deepest of thoughts. Art brings out feelings and emotions like no other medium. Art can truly be enchanting. And the Lalbagh flower show was art in its most powerful and enchanting form. It was art at its pure best. The 2013 Lalbagh flower show was one of the grandest ever and is sure to leave Bangaloreans wanting for more…