Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain

Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, T. Chowdaiah Road, Opposite Planetorium was created by B N A Technology Consulting Ltd, Hong Kong in 1995. Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain is perhaps the most technically advanced and the biggest fountains in India.

Based on multimedia technology, industry standard MIDI interfaces and hardware architecture the Musical fountain in Bangalore has unimaginable features that enthrall the audience.

Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain features coordinated fountains, Two nightly shows, lights & music and is surrounded by landscaped gardens.

The dancing and musical fountain is based on the latest multimedia technology, providing high versatility in programming as well as in play back to various Indian and Western musical themes.

Salient features

The dancing and musical fountain is one of the most advanced dancing fountains in India based on multimedia technology, with industry standard MIDI interfaces and hardware architecture.

Unlike many other fountains in the country, this fountain uses a unique binary control concept to obtain three distinct levels for each of its forms.

This fountain uses hydraulic system to produce the dancing movements, instead of geared motors. This enables for provisions of a number of independent channels for control of the fountain patterns.

Shows / Events

Scheduled shows of the dancing and musical fountain are organized every day in the evening. Two shows each lasting for about half an hour - between 7 and 7-30 PM and 8 and 8.30 PM are organized. Mondays and second Tuesdays of the month are holidays.

Plant Wealth

The area surrounding the Musical and dancing fountain has a landscape that is enriched with many trees, shrubs and creepers. Added to these are a rosary, rockery, and lawns that beautify the area.

Rockery: 

The rockery is beautified with plants such as Aglonema sp., Diffenbachia sp., Syngonium sp., Alternanthera sp. Chlorophytum sp., Cuphia sp., etc.

Rosary: 
Two small rosaries are located on either side of the fountain. Roses of different colours / varieties are grown that make the landscape attractive.

Entry

To view the musical and dancing fountain, entry fee is charged for adults and vehicles. Children below the age of 10 years are exempted from paying the entry fee.
Tickets
Adults: Rs. 10
Children between 6 and 12: Rs. 5