Brindavan Garden

BRINDAVAN GARDEN

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OVERVIEWThe Brindavan garden is located in the Indian state of Karnataka. One of the best Show Gardens Of India, it has a beautiful Botanical Garden, colorful fountains and boat rides to entertain thousands of visitorsThe Brindavan Gardens were made in connection with a Dam (Krishna raja sagara) which is built near the Brindavan Gardens. Just below this Dam are the beautiful gardens of Brindavan.

OVERVIEWThe whole idea of Brindavan Gardens is on the Ideology of Lord Krishna who created the mythology of Raas in the place called Mathura - Brindavan ( in Uttar Pradesh).The foundation of the garden was laid in 1927 and was completed in 1932. This garden is one of the major attractions of the city of Mysore. 24 Km. from the famous cultural heritage centre of Karnataka the city of Mysore, and 143 Km. from Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka.

The Brindavan Garden was built in the year 1942, by Engineer - Sir M. Vishveswariah. He used limestone and brick powder instead of cement to make this Garden. The Gardens were designed by Sir Mirza Ismail - the progressive Diwan of Mysore. He conceived a plan of developing a garden inMughalstyle with a design similar to that ofShalimar GardensinKashmir.The work was started in 1927. It was constructed in aterracedfashion and named Krishna rajendra Terrace Garden.The main architect for the park was G.H. Krumbigal, then Superintendent of Parks and Gardens of the Mysore Government. OVERVIEW

The garden is maintained by the Cauvery Niravari Nigama (Cauvery Irrigation Department, spread across an area of 60 acres (240,000m2). Adjoining it is also a fruit orchard spread across 75 acres (300,000m2) and 2 horticultural farms, Nagavana (30 acres) and Chandravan (5 acres).The garden is laid out in 3 terraces which contain water fountains,Ficustrees, foliage plants such asDuranta plumaria andEuphorbiaand flowering plants likeCelosia,Marigoldandbougainvillea.OVERVIEW

CELOSIA

EUPHORBIA

BOUGAINVILLEAThe garden is open to general public and an entry-fee is charged. The garden also hastopiaryworks (sculptures of animals created by clipping shrubs),pergolas(shaded passageway covered by creepers) andgazebos.The main attraction of the park is the musical fountain in which bursts of water are synchronised to the music of songs. There is also a lake within the garden with boating facilities available for visitors.OVERVIEW

TOPIARY WORKThe garden was renovated in 2005 with a cost of Rs. 5crore.The renovation included sprucing up the musical fountain using a digitised system and repairs of dysfunctional fountains.In 2007, the Gardens were closed for a brief duration as a safety measure to avoid trouble related to theKaveri water dispute.

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Accessibility- Bus Services, Cabs - Easily reachable by road. Best time- September to February Visit Timings- JANUARY - SEPTEMBER - Monday to Friday 7.00 to 7.55 p.m. 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY - Saturday to Sunday 7.00 to 8.55 p.m. 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Timings are subject to vary. Fountain Show is held in Spring Only. Videography is strictly prohibited here. There is a penalty for it. Garden Ticket Fee- Rs 20. Fee of the Garden is subject to change.FAST FACTS

FINANCES

In the year 2003-2004, the gate collection was Rs. 2.07 crores, which increased to Rs 2.69 crores in 2004-05 and Rs 4.3 crores in 2005-06.This revenue is shared between Cauvery Niravari Nigam and Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) in the ratio 3:1.The garden has been divided into four parts -

Main Gate: Its the huge entrance of the Garden, from which gallons of water flowing inside the garden can be seen. A slight view of the inside attractions of the Garden can be seen from here.

South Brindavan: It is the area near the Cauvery Statue. In front of the Cauvery Statue there is an area called the Kaveramma Circle, containing big water fountains. On the slopes of these terraces, a number of Ornamental plants like Bougainvillea and Cacti are grown. This part of Brindavan Garden has a special attraction in the evenings as the whole of the part is illuminated with colorful lights. With the colorful and musical fountains and illuminated flower bed, it becomes a major attraction in the morning and eye catcher in the evening.ZONES

North Brindavan: It has four terraces filled with various Ornamental Plants. Shrubs of Bougainvillea, Allamanda, Bignonia magnifica, Homskloidia sanguina are found on the slopes of the terraces. There is also a nursery where these Ornamental Plants are grown and maintained. Those who like plants and would like to take some variety can do so.

Children's Park: Just beside the South Brindavan there is the Children Park. In this part, there is not only the various rides for Children but also Food Courts which serve South Indian and Chinese Delicacies. ZONES

AROUND THE GARDEN

Government Fruit Orchard: Sprawling over an area of 75 acres, it has the plantations of Mango, Guava, Sapota, Litchi, Roseapple, Bilimbi, Aonla, Avocado, Malayan apple, Arecanut, Coconut.

Musical Dancing Fountain: The water effects move or dance with music and interpret each tune in synchronization with light and sound.

SAPOTAAVOCADOLITCHIARECANUTBILIMBIMALAYAN APPLEAROUND THE GARDEN

Biological Research Departments: There are Biological Research Departments here. Once can see and go through the various processes which are carried out on the Ornamental Plants to care and develop them with the changing environment.

Krishna Raja Sagara Dam: The Dam built across the river Cauvery is the lifeline of Mysore and Mandya districts. Built in the year 1942, its a wonder to see and admire.

Radha Krishna Falls : Though these are the artificial ones, but they give an impression of real ones.

FLORA

TYPES OF FOUNTAINS

LIGHTING EFFECTS

The Musical and dancing fountain, is the main attraction of the visitors. The water, coloured light and music are harmonized in the fountain to create a water ballet controlled by an aquatic organ operated through a controller.

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