Ornamental Horticulture

Brindavan Gardens, Mysore (Karnataka)

The Brindavan Gardens are located in the state of Karnataka in India. The garden lies adjoining the Krishnarajasagara dam which is built across the river Cauvery. The work on laying out this garden was started in the year 1927 and completed in 1932. It is spread across an area of 60 acres. The garden is famous mainly for its illuminated running waters and innumerable fountains decorated by coloured lights. In the evening when all the fountains and running water start working and are illuminated with changing colour of lights, the whole place looks like a paradise. The main attraction of the park is the musical fountain in which movement of water is synchronized to the music of songs. Other attractions of the garden are open spaces under lawn and illuminated flower beds. The garden is laid out in 3 terraces which contain water fountains, Ficus trees, foliage plants such as Duranta and Euphorbia and flowering plants like celosia, marigold and bougainvillea. The garden also has topiary works, pergolas, etc. The river Cauvery below the giant dam divides the garden into two parts and visitors enjoy a boat ride in the river. The garden is a public park and not meant for research.