Vasantholsavam ushers in a spring time in the city
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram|December 28, 2024
DESPITE the winter chill, spring has descended on the Kanakakkunnu palace grounds where the Vasantholsavam is in full swing.
PUKHRAMBAM RINKU MEITEI

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.

Denne historien er fra December 28, 2024-utgaven av The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra December 28, 2024-utgaven av The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS THIRUVANANTHAPURAMSe alt
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

An Effective Sermon of Love, Humility and Acceptance

MOGENE Herdman (Beatrice Schneider) shouts, \"They've had all kinds of chances,\" when the church begins adding names of participants for the 75th Christmas pageant in their town.

time-read
3 mins  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light Confirms OTT Premiere

AFTER its successful run at festival circuits and theatres, Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL) now has an OTT release date.

time-read
1 min  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Unni Mukundan's Marco to release in Telugu

UNNI Mukundan's Marco, currently enjoying a blockbuster run at the box office, is set to have a Telugu release.

time-read
1 min  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Suresh Gopi's Ottakomban goes on floors in TVM

ACTOR-politician Suresh Gopi's first film since assuming office as a Union Minister went on floors on Friday.

time-read
1 min  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Explore emotions & nature at Rhapsody

A solo exhibition titled 'Rhapsody' by artist Renuka Sarat Chandran is set to welcome art enthusiasts in the state capital to the world of artistry at Vyloppilli Samskriti Bhavan.

time-read
1 min  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Vasantholsavam ushers in a spring time in the city

DESPITE the winter chill, spring has descended on the Kanakakkunnu palace grounds where the Vasantholsavam is in full swing.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Teams and the Stars

Delhi SG Pipers: Under former Indian coach Graham Reid, Delhi have assembled a strong squad led by Shamsher Singh and Australian forward Jake Whetton. The team has seen changes due to a few pullouts.

time-read
1 min  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Olympic heartbreak and no net gain for badminton

The ever-reliable discipline for India, in terms of providing the thrill & medals at elite competitions, endured a difficult year with some of the top shuttlers struggling for form, writes Anmol Gurung. Missing out on a medal in Paris was a new low...

time-read
3 mins  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Mohammedan play out goalless draw vs Odisha

MOHAMMEDAN SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday to break their five-game-long losing streak in the competition.

time-read
1 min  |
December 28, 2024
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

Smith regains midas touch

IN many ways, it was coming. From the moment he got that century in Brisbane, Steve Smith seemed like he was going to pile on.

time-read
3 mins  |
December 28, 2024