Brindavan Gardens opened for public

Mysore, Apr 30 (UNI) The famous Brindavan Gardens at Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir (KSR) across River Cauvery near here was opened after 84 days following an agitation launched by farmers against the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.

The famous gardens had been closed since February 5, after the tribunal delivered its verdict.

Cauvery Niravari Nigama Executive Engineering and in charge of the KRS Vijay Kumar told UNI that thousands of tourists and locals thronged the gardens after it was opened today.

He said all the fountains had been checked and were fully functional.

As usual the illumination of the gardens would be done daily.

One of the main attraction, the musical fountains, would enthrall the tourists on all days, he added.

The official said the level at the dam stood at low 74 feet against the maximum level of 124.80 feet. Even though the level was less than last year, authorities expect rains in the catchment areas in the River Cauvery in the coming days.

UNI