Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Terrace Gardeners, Bonsai Enthusiasts Excluded from Visakha Utsav Flower Show
The Visakha Utsav flower show in Visakhapatnam, organized by the VMRDA, has left terrace gardeners and bonsai enthusiasts disappointed.
For almost ten years, these groups had been part of the show, displaying unique plants and themed exhibits.
This year, they were not invited, which surprised many in the gardening community.
Visitors also noticed the absence of terrace gardens and bonsai displays, which were usually big attractions.
Some people criticized the show for not having as much variety as before and for using vegetables and packing materials in the decorations.
The show was inaugurated by local officials and is part of efforts to promote Visakhapatnam as a tourism destination.
Terrace gardeners and bonsai enthusiasts were excluded from the Visakha Utsav flower show organized by VMRDA.
The groups had participated in the annual event for nearly a decade, displaying rare plants and themed exhibits.
This year, they were not invited, and no communication was received from the organizers.
Visitors noted the absence of terrace gardens and bonsai displays, which were previously main attractions.
Criticism was raised over the quality and variety of the displays, with marigolds and chrysanthemums dominating the exhibition.
- Who
- Terrace gardeners, bonsai enthusiasts, and visitors to the Visakha Utsav flower show
- What
- Exclusion of terrace gardeners and bonsai enthusiasts from the flower show
- When
- During the current edition of the Visakha Utsav
- Where
- Central Park, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- No official communication or invitation was extended to the terrace gardening groups and bonsai associations
- Organizer
- Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA)
- Event Location
- Central Park, Visakhapatnam
- Event Duration
- Three days
- Inaugurated By
- TD state president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao and Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao
- Main Attractions Missing
- Terrace gardens and bonsai displays
- Visitor Criticisms
- Lack of variety, dominance of marigolds and chrysanthemums, use of vegetables and packing material in displays