In pics: Looking like Japan? This is Bengaluru painted in pink with cherry blossom-like flower
Social media awashed pink
The images of Bengaluru's pink trees flooded social media after it was shared by the capital city's residents. Karnataka Tourism Department's official Twitter handle also posted beautiful images of trees laden with pink flowers. The pictures shared by the department went viral.
City is captured like a painting
The pictures were taken in the IT hub's Whitefield area by shutterbug Biplab Mohapatra. The Karnataka Tourism tweeted, "AECS Layout, Whitefield The Pink Trumpets or the Tabebuia Avellaneda have started to blossom here in Bengaluru. That time of the year when certain parts of Bengaluru turn completely pink PC: ( IG @ reflectionofmymemories )." In the picture, buses are seen passing through pink roads with trees blooming at the two sides, looking like a painting turned into reality.
Twitteratis in delight to see the 'pink season'
Twitteratis expressed their delight at the city's 'pink season.' A Twitter user said"Quite early this time. Pink trumpets and Jacaranda trees usually bloom in their full glory only in late March - early April followed by the flaming red Gulmohar." Another user posted, "I miss Silkboard to HSR Layout stretch which was painted in Pink, during this time of the year." The third Twitter user stated, "It's looking too good."
Breathtaking, magnificent blossom
The comments on Twitter were filled with adjectives like magnificent, breathtaking and beautiful, which were used in multiple comments. Bengaluru's pink hue is a result of the blossoming of Tabebuia flowers which come into their full glory every year around spring.
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