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President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated a range of new tourist attractions at Rashtrapati Nilayam, the President of India’s official retreat in Telangana’s Secunderabad. The attractions include a historic flag post, a maze garden, a children’s park, restored step wells, traditional irrigation systems, Shiva and Nandi sculptures and new enclaves in the knowledge gallery.

The 36-metre-tall flag post commemorates the integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union in 1948. The maze garden features Murraya Exotica, a fragrant plant native to India. The children’s park offers a fun and safe place for young visitors. 

The step wells capture rainwater and enhance water security and sustainability. The irrigation systems showcase the heritage of water management in India. The Shiva and Nandi sculptures depict the Hindu god of destruction and his bull mount. The knowledge gallery provides information about the unification of Hyderabad, Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Presidents of India.

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The rock paintings outside the knowledge gallery depict various aspects of “Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat” which translates to “One India, Great India”. The paintings highlight the scientific and defence achievements, heritage, monuments and art forms of India.

Rashtrapati Nilayam is open to the public throughout the year, except during the President’s southern sojourn. Visitors can book their slot online or at the reception office. The visiting hours are from 10 am to 5 pm, six days a week (except Mondays and government holidays). The last entry is at 4 pm.

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Rashtrapati Nilayam is open to the public throughout the year, except during the President’s southern stay. Visitors can book their slot online or at the reception office. The visiting hours are from 10 am to 5 pm, six days a week excluding Mondays and government holidays. The last entry is at 4 pm.  

The heritage building of Rashtrapati Nilayam was opened to the public for the first time in March. Earlier, people could only visit the gardens of Nilayam.

(With ANI Inputs)