127 Years of Blossoms: Inside the Ooty Flower Show 2025!
The 127th edition of the Ooty Flower Show is currently taking place at the Government Botanical Garden in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamil Nadu. Scheduled from May 16 to May 21, 2025, this annual event is a highlight of the Nilgiris Summer Festival, attracting thousands of visitors from across India and abroad. 🌿 Historical Background The Ooty Flower Show is a hallmark event of the Nilgiris Summer Festival, held annually in May at the Government Botanical Garden in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamil Nadu. Celebrating its 127th edition in 2025, the show is a vibrant display of horticultural excellence and cultural heritage. Established in 1896 by Mr. J.H. Tremenhere, the then Collector of Nilgiris and Chairman of the Nilgiris Agri-Horticultural Society, the Ooty Flower Show began as a platform to showcase the region's rich botanical diversity. In 1980, the Tamil Nadu government assumed responsibility for the event, forming the Nilgiris Flower and Fruit Show Committee to oversee its org...