New Delhi: The All India Winter Rose Show, held at the India-Africa Friendship Rose Garden in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, celebrated the beauty of roses with over 1,400 exhibits. NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra distributed prizes to winners across 22 categories, alongside Kuldeep Saddy, President of The Rose Society of India.
The show featured 92 varieties of roses, displayed in 198 sections, drawing participation from over 200 rose enthusiasts. During the event, Chandra praised the organizers and participants for creating a stunning exhibition in the heart of the capital, showcasing the diversity and beauty of roses.
Beyond their beauty, roses offer multiple benefits. They are used in skincare, perfumes, and Ayurveda. Rose water is popular for eye care and skincare, while rose oil adds fragrance to cosmetics. Preserved rose petals, such as gulkand (a natural tonic), and dried petals (pankhuri), are used in traditional drinks and desserts. Additionally, rose hips are rich in Vitamin C.
Roses are not just ornamental; their petals can even be used in electronic devices for light-harvesting and anti-reflection purposes. Roses are in high demand as decorative flowers, especially during wedding seasons, making them both a luxury and a practical plant.
The event successfully highlighted the versatility and importance of roses, leaving visitors impressed by their charm and utility.
