The Mysore Horticulture Society, Lalbagh, Bengaluru was established in
the year, 1912, by Sri G.H. Krumbiegel, then Superintendent of Lalbagh gardens,
involving the elites of Bengaluru city and Horticulture enthusiasts of the erstwhile
Karnataka. The Department of Horticulture and Mysore Horticulture Society have
been conducting two horticultural shows every year since then. Earlier the
shows were called `Summer Show’ and ‘Winter Show’. However, since 1951 these
shows are being termed as ‘Republic Day’ and `Independence Day' Flower Shows and are being held during these National Festivals.
Since 1912, 205 flower shows have
been organised and the current show is the 206th event. The theme of the show will
be celebrating Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, better known as Kuvempu, who
brought glory to Karnataka 50 years ago when he was honored with the first
Jnanapeetha award.
A replica of Kuvempu's house has been created at the center of the Glass
House by decorating it with red, yellow and white flowers. The poet spent his
childhood in the two hundred year old house in the midst of thick forest. The two
storied house with an inner yard at the center, huge decorated pillars, with
Maland artwork has now been renovated into a museum. Behind the replica of the house, a replica of Kavishaila
has been created. Surrounded by hills and plains and home for several
plantations, Kavishaila inspired Kuvempu and was the mediation center for all
his literature as well. It became an eternal place of peace after his demise. At
the rear of the Glass House Kuvempu’s bust has been installed. On one side, a replica of the
epic ‘Sri Ramayana Darshanam that fetched the first Jnanapeetha award to
Kannada is placed in the centre along with selected literary works and articles
published by the `Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu Pratishtaana’. A replica of Jog Falls has
been displayed at the other side.
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