Tuesday, July 28, 2015

RASHTRPATHI BHAVAN - BANQUET HALL AND MUGHAL GARDENS

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Back to Rashtrapathi Bhavan Again:

The Mughal Gardens are perhaps the most visited part of the estate, spectacular in Spring. Laid out along the lines of the gardens in Kashmir and Agra, the Mughal gardens are known for their large varieties of flowers, especially the beautiful tulips, humongous dahlias, giant roses in so many colours - including green, grand lilies and the rare but stunning Iris. But the most mesmerising sight of them was the Circular Garden, with its terraced bowl flower beds, each blooming with a different variety and burst of colour.

The impressive Banquet Hall can seat upto 104 guests at one time and has played host to some of the most important dignitaries from the world over. What is most interesting about this place is not just the secret galleries for the musicians, but the system of lights situated over the portraits of former Presidents, that serve as a signal to the butlers about when to serve, when to stop and when to clear the hall.

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