In pictures: This Rose Day, take a tour of Eco Park’s vibrant Rose Garden
The sprawling tourist hub, a favourite with Kolkata couple and even families, boasts an impressive array of over 96 rose varieties
By
Vedant Karia |
Published 07.02.24, 03:41 PM
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As the city geared up to celebrate Rose Day today, My Kolkata took a walk through Eco Park’s quaint Rose Garden, which has become a favourite spot for couples — and families— looking for a day out
Photos: Soumyajit Dey
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Pijush and Puja Debnath marked their wedding anniversary by capturing the beauty of the blooming roses and reminiscing about 11 years of marriage. ‘We came here by chance, but we’re glad that it coincided with Rose Day. It’s such a lovely space to be in,’ said Puja
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The garden is famous for having 96 varieties of roses. My Kolkata spotted hues of green, orange, pink and golden
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One rose, in particular, caught our attention, transitioning from a subtle yellow to a vibrant pink shade
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While variety is nice, the classic red rose remains a timeless symbol of love
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Who says Valentine’s is only meant to celebrate romantic love? We spotted Mohun Bagan SG footballer Jason Cummings showing his mom, Tracey, around during her week-long trip to Kolkata, and made sure to include Eco Park in the itinerary. ‘We enjoyed looking at the Seven Wonders, but our favourite part was spending time here amidst the greenery and flowers,’ he said
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Lovebirds Rita Singh and Susanta Das, who work near Eco Park, make it a point to steal precious moments together, whenever they can
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For Dip and Anamika Banerjee, Eco Park’s Rose Garden holds nostalgic significance in their love story. ‘When we started dating, we used to celebrate Rose Day by visiting this place. Returning with our two-year-old daughter, Naomi, brings back so many memories,’ he said
