The Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens popularly known as the Mughal Gardens was renamed as Amrit Udyan on January 28, 2023.
The iconic Mughal Gardens in Rashtrapati Bhavan will henceforth be called 'Amrit Udyan' and would be open for the public from January 31.
While the cluster of about 15 gardens will collectively be known as Amrit Udyan, individual gardens within the sprawling Presidential Estate - Herbal Garden, Musical Garden and Spiritual Garden - will retain their names.
Designed in 1917, the gardens spread over 15 acres are also known as the “soul of the presidential palace”
Amrit Udyan will open for the general public on January 31 and remain open till March 26, except on Mondays and on March 8 on account of Holi.
From March 28 to 31, the gardens will be open for special categories like Farmers (March 28), differently-abled (March 29), defence personnel, premilitary forces, police on March 30) and for women including tribal women's SHGs on March 31.