Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden Considers Photoshoot Ban
Lalbagh Garden in Bengaluru might stop photoshoots, including those for weddings and social media.
This is to protect the plants, animals, and insects.
Loud music and bright lights from shoots can bother birds and bees.
Also, some people have damaged plants.
The garden officials are creating new rules to keep Lalbagh safe while still allowing people to visit.
The horticulture department in Bengaluru is proposing a ban on all photoshoots in Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
The ban includes pre-wedding, post-wedding, baby, and modeling shoots, Instagram reels, and commercial filming.
The proposal aims to protect the natural environment and is similar to measures in Cubbon Park.
Concerns include disturbance to birds and bees from loud music and lights, and damage to plants.
Officials are preparing rules to balance protecting Lalbagh with public enjoyment.
- Who
- The horticulture department, with input from an expert committee.
- What
- A proposed ban on all photoshoots, including reels and commercial filming, in Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
- When
- The proposal is being prepared, with no specific implementation date mentioned.
- Where
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru.
- Why
- To protect the garden's natural environment and prevent disturbance and damage.
Public Concerns
Conservation Priorities
Photoshoot Access
Public Concerns
Public may not be able to capture memories through photoshoots.
Conservation Priorities
This is a low priority for the conservation effort.
- Location
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bengaluru
- Proposed Action
- Ban on all photoshoots
- Included Shoots
- Pre/post-wedding, baby, modeling, reels, and commercial
- Reason
- Protect environment, plants, birds, and bees
- Expert Committee Leader
- AN Yellappa Reddy