Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 11-day Dasara flower show at Kuppanna Park here on Monday, setting in motion one of the most eagerly awaited attractions of the Dasara festivities.Accompanied by cabinet colleagues and party functionaries, the CM toured the Glass House, where this year’s theme pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, with the concluding day of the show coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti on Oct 2. Mysuru district in-charge minister H C Mahadevappa, Chamarajanagar district in-charge minister K Venkatesh, and Chamarajanagar MP Sunil Bose were present on the occasion. The centrepiece of the show is a striking floral replica of Sabarmati Ashram. A floral depiction of the historic Dandi March adds symbolic depth, reminding visitors of Gandhi’s enduring philosophy. Another prime attraction is the Gandhi Mantap of Kanyakumari, recreated with nearly three lakh roses. In addition to these tributes, the exhibition features replicas of Army trucks, Air Force fighter jets, and Navy warships, paying homage to India’s armed forces, in the light of Operation Sindoor. This year’s flower show boasts of more than 60,000 potted plants and three lakh blooms arranged in over 20 vibrant colours, sourced from leading horticultural hubs such as Ooty and Pune. For the first time, a dedicated food court has been introduced for the convenience of visitors. The CM also inaugurated a food fair at Maharaja’s College Grounds and sampled some of the culinary delights from the vendors. While the Dasara festivities will be celebrated for 11 days, the Food Mela will have an extended run for 14 days, unlike its usual duration of nine days. The Dasara wrestling event was also launched on Monday by the CM at D Devaraj Urs multipurpose stadium at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds. Vikas from Mahadevapur and Kiran from Davangere were locked in a keen tussle, before Vikas had the last laugh. Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who had won gold at the Commonwealth and Asian Games, was felicitated by the Siddaramaiah.
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