Though intermittently conducted since 1992, this year marks the festival's fourth consecutive edition. Unlike past two editions, this year's event is not overseen by private event management companies. Instead, the government. But regardless of who's running it, the show promises the vacation crowd an opportunity to explore nature, culture, and heritage.
"Vasantholsavam began in full splendour. But the event is likely to be scaled down a bit due to the demise of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh," says DTPC secretary Satheesh Miranda.
Even then, there's plenty to behold at the festival, which features "40 to 45 flower species from other states and countries". The main area houses six to seven stalls showcasing mainly indoor and outdoor plants, mostly orchid effulgence.
One stall named 'Clear Orchid' displayed approximately 20 orchid species, one with a twisty name - dendrobium.
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