Centre Renames Mughal Garden As 'Amrit Udyan', Prez Murmu To Grace 'Udyan Utsav 2023' Opening Tomorrow

Mughal Garden Name Changed: The renowned Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi will now be referred to as "Amrit Udyan."

Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens renamed as Amrit Udyan

The Mughal Garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan has been renamed 'Amrit Udyan' by the Central Government. The decision was made on Saturday as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a Government of India initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence, as well as the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements.

According to reports, President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the newly renamed garden on Sunday, January 29. "On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India's independence as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,' the President of India has given the Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens a common name as 'Amrit Udyan," said Navika Gupta, Deputy Press Secretary to the President.

#WATCH | Delhi: 'Amrit Udyan' (earlier known as Mughal Gardens) to open for the public from January 31, 2023. pic.twitter.com/6HB9GhmGu6

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will grace the opening of the Rashtrapati Bhavan-Udyan Utsav 2023 Gardens tomorrow, January 29, according to a press release issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Droupadi Murmu will grace the opening of the Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan-Udyan Utsav 2023 tomorrow, January 29th pic.twitter.com/N1kPkwTl2G

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2023

The garden is located on the grounds of the President of India's official residence and is a beautiful blend of Mughal and British styles. The location houses a vibrant exhibition of various types of flora and was designed for Lady Harding by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.

This 15-acre garden is famous for hundreds of flower varieties and is open to the public once a year during the months of February and March.

The 'Amrit Udyan' gate will be open to the public on January 31, 2023. Tickets to the garden can be purchased online.

From January 28 to January 31, it will only be accessible to members of special categories, such as farmers, people with disabilities, members of the armed forces and paramilitary organisations, and Delhi police officers.

Visitors will be able to visit in six-hour increments between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The two forenoon slots (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) will have a capacity of 7,500 visitors during the week and 10,000 visitors on weekends. The four-afternoon slots (12 noon to 4 pm) will have a capacity of 5,000 visitors per slot during the week and 7,500 visitors on weekends.