August 11, Monday Plan — Visit the 218th Lalbagh Flower Show via Bengaluru’s New Yellow Line Metro

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Published on: August 10, 2025
Author: Nayakanti Prashant – Citizen Advocate for Safe ePay Day April 11

The Citizen Advocate Summary: Declaring April 11 as Safe ePay Day

Proposing April 11 as Safe ePay Day to mark UPI’s pilot launch on April 11, 2016, by NPCI with 21 banks, initiated by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan in Mumbai. This initiative celebrates UPI’s seamless integration of banking and merchant payments.

April 11 – Declare ‘Safe ePay Day’,

Yes, April 11 is vacant in the UN Observance Day calendar

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August 11th to Lalbagh – Swap at R.V. Road & Let Flowers Lead the Way

 

Why Monday is the Perfect Day to Visit

Monday mornings in Bengaluru usually mean traffic jams, endless meetings, and a desperate need for coffee. But August 11, 2025, is no ordinary Monday.

Just today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line, connecting key southern neighbourhoods to the rest of the city. This means that for the first time, you can travel directly from Mico Industries to R.V. Road (Ragigudda), swap to the Green Line, and be at Lalbagh in minutes — without touching your car keys.

And with the 218th edition of the Lalbagh Flower Show running only till August 18, this Monday gives you a golden opportunity: a peaceful weekday visit before the final-weekend crowds arrive.

 

🏞 Why This Monday is Special

“Half a day, whole lot of blooms” — that’s your motto for August 11.

The 218th edition of the Lalbagh Flower Show is in full swing, running only until August 18. And for the first time ever, you can reach Lalbagh’s gates in minutes from the new Yellow Line Metro inaugurated yesterday by PM Narendra Modi.

Monday visits mean:
✅ Smaller weekday crowds
✅ Faster photography without jostling
✅ Peaceful strolls to start your week

 

How to Get There — Metro Made Easy 🚇

Step 1: Start at Mico Industries Metro Station
Perfect for residents of BTM Layout, Hongasandra, and Mico Layout — these areas now have seamless metro access.

Step 2: Ride north on the Yellow Line until you reach R.V. Road (Ragigudda)
This leafy interchange station sits near Jayanagar’s residential heart and the famous Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple.

Step 3: Swap lines at R.V. Road 🔄
From here, take the Green Line towards Nagasandra. The very next stop is Lalbagh Metro Station.

Step 4: Walk to the Garden
Exit the station and stroll for just 2 minutes to reach Lalbagh’s main gates.

Neighbourhood Highlights Along the Way 🌿

Around R.V. Road:

  • Green, peaceful lanes of Jayanagar 5th–9th Blocks
  • Local cafés perfect for a pre-show breakfast
  • Temples and parks if you want to make a day of it

Around Mico Industries:

Flower Show Highlights for August 11 🌼

The 2025 edition is a floral tribute to Rani Chennamma and Sangolli Rayanna, with life-sized installations made entirely from blooms. Beyond that, you’ll find:

Tip: Visit during golden hour (morning or late afternoon) for the best photographs.

Go Cashless for a Smoother Visit 📲

With the Bengaluru Metro and Lalbagh stalls embracing UPI payments, your visit can be completely cash-free:

  • Recharge your metro card or get a QR ticket the night before
  • Use UPI for entry tickets, snacks, and souvenirs
  • Avoid queues by pre-booking online wherever possible

Half-Day Itinerary Ideas ⏳

Morning Plan 🌅

  • 7:15 AM — Leave from Mico Industries Metro
  • 8:00–10:00 AM — Explore Lalbagh Flower Show
  • 10:15 AM — Breakfast at a café in Jayanagar
  • 11:30 AM — Back to work refreshed

Evening Plan 🌇

  • 3:30 PM — Start your journey
  • 4:00–6:00 PM — Enjoy the show in golden light
  • 6:15 PM — Tea and snacks nearby
  • 7:00 PM — Home in time for dinner

Final Word 🌟

The 218th Lalbagh Flower Show isn’t just a treat for your senses — this year, it’s also a celebration of Bengaluru’s expanding metro network. Whether you have a full day or just a few hours, August 11 is your perfect chance to combine new metro experiences with centuries-old botanical beauty.

So, swap your steering wheel for a metro token, carry your phone for UPI, and let this Monday bloom into something memorable. 🌸

Plan your visit, go cash-light, and give yourself time to wander — because Lalbagh rewards those who linger.

 

 

## Call to Action 

I urge governments, financial institutions, businesses, and communities worldwide to join hands in declaring April 11 as **Safe ePay Day**.

Let’s celebrate UPI’s milestone by making **Safe ePay Day** a global movement for secure, innovative fintech.

Together, we can build a future where financial access is universal, and every e-payment is safe—starting with **Safe ePay Day** in 2026.

 

No Vada Pav, not even one bite,
Till SafeePay Day takes off in flight.
Quirky vow with a Mumbai flair—
Announce the date, and I’ll be there!

 

Disclaimer: - The only Joy is Safe ePayments. Nothing More – Nothing Less.

 

 

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