When The Daily Post came up with a photo challenge on what Spring means to me, it got me to do something that I haven’t tried before. Along with Vikas, today morning we drove up to what I call the “Central Park” of Bangalore – Cubbon Park. The intention was to capture Spring. Though Bangalore remains pleasant throughout the year, during spring, the weather changes and it gets hot. This is the only time of the year when stepping out is a treat to the eyes and you can see why:
Cubbon park was beautiful even in such a weather and I loved the fact that though it was a hot day, the cool breeze brought the temperatures down.
So, Spring to me is this!! Beautiful colors of the nature and how these flowers can instill happiness every time I look at them.
For my botanically inclined readers, this flower’s scientific name is Delonix regia and in India, it is popularly known as Gulmohar. By the way, I should not forget to mention that we loved today’s random drive to Cubbon Park and we are going to do that more often!
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I love the sight of Bangalore streets dotted by gulmohar trees in full bloom…. did you know the tree is also called the “Flame of the Forest”? And for good reason! 🙂
I live 10 minutes away from Cubbon park, and it is a favorite weekend haunt of ours. In spring, the park floor is carpeted by yellow, white, purple and orange blooms, and the trees are all green. It’s a lovely, beautiful place, and one of havens of peace in this chaotic (yet, so beloved!) city.
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Did not know you were so close! So, morning when we were talking, I was there! we could have met! Next time I am there, I am going to buzz you! 🙂
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Yes, please do! 🙂
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yes spring is hereeeeeeeeee.. you know I have been asking all my friends back home to click pics and send as I know my city , the city beautiful chandigahr will be bright with yellow and red gulmohars all in blooom ..
I cant wait for summers to start in uk so the plants i have sowed start to bloom tooo 🙂
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Those pics are lovely! The red flowers on the trees are so warm, it made me smile. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Thanks Emily 🙂
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Wow…beautiful pics. Gulmohar is my favourite tree. No other tree increases the beauty of a road side or garden as it does.
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Thanks Kiran!
Yep – You are right! And I love the sight when there are no leaves yet the tree is laden with tons of flowers! What a delight 🙂
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