Among the main features of the renowned Amrit Udyan within Rashtrapati Bhavan, which will be exposed to the public starting on Friday, are a stone abacus, a sound pipe, and a music wall.
Additionally, “seed papers”—a distinctive and environmentally friendly keepsake—infused with Tulsi plant seeds will be distributed to visitors to Amrit Udyan, a senior official announced on Tuesday.
Amrit Udyan will be inaugurated by President Murmu on Wednesday. The garden will be accessible to the public for viewing from Friday through September 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last entry will be at 5:15 p.m.
“As a symbol of new life and growth, seed papers encourage visitors to cultivate their own green spaces at home. By sowing these papers, individuals can actively participate in nurturing the planet and witness the wonder of nature transform a simple piece of paper into a thriving plant,” said Navika Gupta, Deputy Press Secretary to the President.
She said there are “stone abacus”, “sound pipe” and “music wall” in the garden, which will be special attractions for children.
Crafted from natural materials, the stone abacus is an interactive learning tool that invites children to explore the world of numbers in a hands-on and engaging way.
“Designed to blend seamlessly with the park’s natural surroundings, the stone abacus offers a tactile experience, encouraging children to learn through play,” Gupta told reporters during a media preview of the garden.
She said a sound pipe will allow children to experience first hand the fascinating world of acoustics.
The music wall will be adorned with a variety of instruments made from recycled materials, inviting young minds to experiment with sound and rhythm, Gupta said.
“By transforming discarded objects into musical tools, the music wall promotes environmental consciousness while fostering a love for music,” she said.
Efforts have also been made to make visit to the Udyan by differently-abled people as memorable.
“Fragrance of rose at Long Garden, and sounds of wind chimes and water fountain make the Amrit Udyan a sensory garden too, making visit by visually impaired persons a memorable one. This has been done after an accessibility audit of Rashtrapati Bhavan and Amrit Udyan was done,” said Mukesh Kumar, Director, President Secretariat.
Amrit Udyan is spread over a vast expanse of 15 acres in the Rashtrapati Bhavan — the office and residence of the President of India.
There are ‘vertical gardens’ — cascading waves of greenery, punctuated by bursts of colourful blossoms in a vertically arranged tapestry which serves as a focal photo point — and ‘Bal Vatika’ — specially curated garden for children with features like ‘Story of a 225-year-old sheesham tree and treehouse among others.
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