Bangalore, Aug 8 - All roads in Bangalore seem to be leading to the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, where a colourful flower show, complemented by pleasant weather, is attracting people in hordes.

The show has been organised by the Karnataka State Horticulture Department as a part of Independence Day celebrations. The flower fiesta was inaugurated by Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Friday.

Lalbagh witnessed more than 6,000 footfalls on the inaugural day.

'On Saturday, around 3,000 visitors enjoyed the flower show till afternoon. There is a huge rush,' Deputy Director of Horticulture M. Jagadeesh told IANS.

'Visitors are eager to know about the unique floral arrangements and the rare medicinal plants on display at the show,' he added.

Looking at the rush on the first two days of the show, the organisers are expecting around 600,000 visitors throughout the flower carnival.

A huge rush of children accompanied by their elders was witnessed at the botanical garden, spread over 240 acres. They enjoyed beautiful flower formations of teddy bears created out of red and pink flowers, a dinosaur created out of 50,000 flowers as well as flowery mermaids and fish.

Nearly 800 florists are taking part in the festival.