Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Empress Garden Flower Show Honors Gadgil
The Empress Garden Flower Show is happening from January 23 to 27, 2026, in Pune.
It's a special event this year because it's dedicated to a famous environmentalist named Dr. Madhav Gadgil.
The show will be opened by the Pune Police Commissioner, Amitesh Kumar, at 12 noon on January 23.
There will be a special meeting to honor Dr. Gadgil right after the opening.
The show will have beautiful flower arrangements in the Japanese style called ikebana and small potted trees called bonsai.
On the first day, you can visit from 1 pm to 7 pm, and from January 24 to 27, it's open from 9 am to 7 pm.
It's a great chance to see pretty flowers and learn about nature!
The Empress Garden Flower Show 2026 will be dedicated to Padma Bhushan Dr. Madhav Gadgil, a renowned environmentalist.
The exhibition will be inaugurated on January 23, 2026, at 12 noon by Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar.
A special tribute meeting will be held immediately after the inauguration to honor Dr. Gadgil's contributions.
The show will feature Japanese-style ikebana flower arrangements and a display of bonsai trees.
The exhibition will be open to the public from January 23 to 27, 2026, with varying hours each day.
- Who
- Organized by the Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India, dedicated to Dr. Madhav Gadgil
- What
- Empress Garden Flower Show 2026
- When
- January 23 to 27, 2026
- Where
- Empress Garden, Pune
- Why
- To pay tribute to Dr. Madhav Gadgil's contributions to environmental protection and conservation
- Event Name
- Empress Garden Flower Show 2026
- Dedication
- Padma Bhushan Dr. Madhav Gadgil
- Inauguration Date
- January 23, 2026
- Inauguration Time
- 12 noon
- Inaugurator
- Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar
- Event Duration
- January 23 to 27, 2026
- Opening Hours
- January 23: 1 pm to 7 pm; January 24-27: 9 am to 7 pm
- Special Attractions
- Japanese-style ikebana flower arrangements and bonsai trees