Bengaluru’s flower power: Early blossoming under Hyder and Tipu
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru’s flower power: Early blossoming under Hyder and Tipu

The Hindu  

Lalbagh, a garden boasting a rich history spanning over two centuries, was initially conceived and laid out during Hyder Ali’s dalavaiship in Mysore kingdom. History of Lalbagh flower show Nurtured by local communities Suresh Jayaram’s book Bangalore’s Lalbagh: A Chronicle of the Garden and the City further elaborates on the concept of historical gardens. These gardens, nurtured by local agricultural communities during Kempegowda’s reign, evolved through Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan’s baghs in the 18th century, culminating in the colonial gardens. The book by Suresh Jayaram reveals that Hyder Ali was a devoted follower of Sufism, and his son Tipu was named after the Sufi saint Hazrat Tipu Mastan Auliya from Vellore, Arcot.

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Book Review: 'Bangalore's Lalbagh' by Suresh Jayaram pays homage to the Garden City
3 years ago

Book Review: 'Bangalore's Lalbagh' by Suresh Jayaram pays homage to the Garden City

The Hindu  

Suresh Jayaram, the author of the book under review, is an artist, art historian and curator who was the principal of the College of Fine Arts, which is a part of the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath located in Bengaluru. This unusual appellation makes sense when one begins to peruse the book—which is essentially a homage to Lalbagh, the premier public garden …

A new book, by V.K. Thiruvady, traces the history of the Lalbagh garden in Bengaluru
3 years, 8 months ago

A new book, by V.K. Thiruvady, traces the history of the Lalbagh garden in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

FOR a long period in its modern history, Bengaluru was known by the touristy moniker “Garden City” as verdant patches of greenery enveloped its fledgling urbanity. According to Vijay R. Thiruvady, author of the recently published Lalbagh: Sultans’ Garden to Public Park, Lalbagh, or Red Garden, is one of India’s best public gardens as “it has the most diverse collection …

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