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NAKSATHRA GARDEN AT RAJ BHAVAN
Raj Bhavan, Chennai which is situated in the heart of the city spread over more than 150 acres houses variety of trees and plants and rare species like Black Bucks, Spotted Deers, Albino, Mongoose, Jackals, many varieties of reptiles and large number of birds like Partridges, Pheasants, Parrots, Quail, Paradise fly catchers etc. The Raj Bhavan, Chennai is one of the largest Raj Bhavans in India and is known for its varied flora and fauna. It has a sprawling Main lawn, Oval lawn, Silver Jubilee Garden and Diamond Jubilee Garden with beautiful fountains, cascades etc., in a total area of about two Hectares with flowering and foliage shrubs and trees. The colourful lighting adds grandeur to the gardens during night. In these gardens various kinds of annuals are planted in flower beds suiting to indigenous climate to impart colour patterns and add life to the Raj Bhavan Garden.
As a new addition to this, as in the
Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi, a Nakshathra Garden is being developed in Raj
Bhavan, Chennai. His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil
Nadu, inaugurated the Nakshathra Garden by planting an Indian Medler Tree
sapling (Magizham) at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (19.04.2008). Each of the 27
Nakshatras is associated with specific tree and plant linked to Zodiac Signs.
This Nakshathra Garden is a latest addition to Raj Bhavan greenery. Madam
Governor Tmt. Surjit Kaur, His Excellency’s family members, Secretary to
Governor Thiru. Sandeep Saxena, I.A.S., and other officials also planted
saplings.
Secretary to Governor
Raj Bhavan,
Chennai.
Sd/-
19.04.2008
for Secretary to Governor
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