A Visual Treat of Colors and Creativity at Terrace Garden
The annual Chrysanthemum Show at Terrace Garden, Sector 33, Chandigarh fascinated its audience once more with the bright floral presentation and the new ideas of the arrangements. This year’s event, from solo artist to institutional grandeur, revealed the amazing talent in various categories, with the figures of visitors and participants rising up to the sky.
Class-A Winners: Artistic Excellence Takes Center Stage
In the Class-A (Artistic Arrangement – Amateur) category, entrants dazzled the jury with their off-the-wall flower composition.
- First Prize: Dr. S.S. Bhamra
- Second Prize: Dr. Rajni Thareja
- Third Prize: Varinder Sharma
Their art presentations were colorful and vibrant, among other things, precise, well-balanced, and ingenious in expression.
Class-B: Institutions and Nurseries Put Up a Strong Show
The competitors in Class-B (Government/Semi-Government Institutions & Nurseries) did not only put up a good show, but they fought hard for the title.
- First Prize: Chandigarh Housing Board (SDE Store-9)
- Second Prize: PGI
- Third Prize: The Gurukul, Panchkula
Each establishment displayed outstanding quality and standard of the floral arts.
Class-C: Individual Participants Dominate Multiple Sections
Within Class-C (Individual Category), Varinder Sharma and Pintu Rawat, in most of the sections, were able to bag the first and the second positions, comprising the following:
- Incurved
- Incurving
- Spider
- Pompon
- Spoon
- Decorative varieties
The unbroken showing of these two artists mirrored the mastery, the great patience, and profound knowledge of flower growing, which they possess.
Class-D: PGI and PU Maintain Their Stronghold
The Class-D (Institutional Category) was a luxurious win-class for big establishments like PGI, Panjab University, Chandigarh Housing Board, PWD B&R, and HSVP Panchkula who took home the first, second, and third prizes in various categories.
PGI put on a remarkable show in the Incurved, Korean, Pompon, Spoon, and Decorative sections, thus it was able to maintain its authority at the exhibition.
Why the Show Was Held a Week Late This Year
The Chrysanthemum Show, which is normally held in the second week of December, was delayed till the third week this year because of the heavy rains that took place in Chandigarh. The rain destroyed a good number of flower varieties. The organizers changed the timetable to allow time for better-quality flowers.
Behind the Scenes: Months of Care and Hard Work
Almost 80 percent of the flowers used for the exhibition were grown in the nurseries of the Municipal Corporation, while a few flowers were brought from outside.
Most of the work was done by Lalan Prasad, who has been working with flowers for the last 26 years. He, along with eight gardeners, worked day and night to protect the flowers from fungus and other damage.
A Passion Passed Down Through Generations
The Directors of The Gurukul School Group, Sanjay Thareja and Dr. Rajni Thareja, have repeated their impressive lifetime record of five awards this year. The couple has been winning prizes at the Chrysanthemum Show for 22 consecutive years and extending further.
They trace their love of flowers to Kamlesh Thareja, the mother of Sanjay Thareja and the former founding principal of DAV School, Sector 15, Chandigarh, from whom they absorbed this love
A Celebration of Nature, Dedication, and Legacy
The Chrysanthemum Show was again more than a floral exhibition; it was a tribute to the virtues of dedication, creativity, and tradition that make it one of the most awaited cultural and horticultural events of Chandigarh.
