Flowers of Alhambra Gardens Granada- a Photo Essay
Alhambra Gardens Granada
Traditionally Moorish gardens are a symbol of cool place to rest and reflect and their imagination of jannat (heaven). Alhambra Gardens is stunningly beautiful and full of lovely colorful flowers. The garden has been designed in style. There is one more famous Muslim garden in the lawns of Taj Mahal. Unfortunately for me I haven’t been able to visit it yet.
Major contrast with English garden is that these Muslim gardens are themed on water and shade, while English gardens are designed for walks. “Gardens underneath which rivers flow” is an expression that occurs more than thirty times in the Koran. The concept of flowing water and yielding plants, fruits or flowers is important and stressed. This garden in Generalife, Alhambra too showcases this concept this very well.
Here I have a photo essay of the flowers and pools of Generalife Garden.
Alhambra Gardens Granada
and the believing women gardens,
beneath which rivers flow, to abide in them,
and goodly dwellings in gardens of perpetual abode;
and best of all is Allah’s goodly pleasure;
that is the grand achievement.
~ Koran 9.72
Alhambra Gardens flowers
Such lovely images….Great colours and captures….
The garden is a great combination of water and blossoms! The second photo is just awesome.
Referance to Quaranic Verses was apt! Gardens are always a beauty !
So much beauty in this post! Amazing pictures!
Love the pretty fountains
Mollyxxx
Magnificent blooms!
Gorgeous photos! It was early spring when I visited and there weren't many flowers.
That was a feast for eyes Indrani and thanks for telling me about the difference between British and Moore gardens–interesting !
Gorgeous pics, Indrani.
Beautiful pictures.. Nature at its best.
this is so gorgeous 🙂
Purple flowers are wonderful in the garden. what a beautiful place to visit .
The flowing rivers and also fruits and flower yielding trees indeed make the Earth a paradise. Beautiful photo collection of the gardens and its plants and flowers, Indrani.
Thank you for taking us along with you on your visit to this beautiful garden.
Extremely beautiful shots.. truly a treat to eyes.. 🙂
A feast to the eyes!
Lovely fountains.
I believe symmetry is also a big part of Mughal gardens. 🙂
Loved your description and all the photos 🙂
Wow:) Lovely Flowers!
Amazing flowers and wonderful captures, Indrani… I hope someday my garden can boast of the same… 🙂
Beautiful!
All are amusing to watch, especially those fountains stolen my heart. Thank you Indrani for a nice post 🙂
Pictures are awesome.
Wow! Superb capture on the flowers and fountains… enjoyable POV overall!
The gorgeous and beautiful flowers can brighten anybody's day.Wonderful and amazing pics.Indrani..!!
Beautiful captures Indrani. Reminds me of the Mughal Gardens more than the Taj Mahal lawn. 🙂
Gorgeous variety of flowers!
amazing pics!!!!!
Precious flowers from Granada, and I love the fountain.
Such pretty flowers!
So much variety. Great pics, Indrani 🙂
Beautiful flower snaps Indrani.. they brightened up my day 🙂
Flowers have these own innocence, no matter of what color, size etc they are. They always manage to bring happiness & smile on your face.. Awesome pics Indrani 🙂
So beautiful photos
So beautiful…the pictures brighten up my day… 🙂
Beautifully captured and thank you for sharing the philosophy behind gardens!!
Wonderful shots, Indrani
What a beauty!
Colourful post 🙂
The flowers are beautiful and soothing…
Btw I am loving this Alhambra series 🙂
Truly Marvelous.. So cool and soothing.. Thanks for sharing, Indrani!
Purple flowers are wonderful in the garden.
Beautiful flower shots!
Just gorgeous! I remember that fountain even though it was many decades ago when I visited.
Exquisite flowers, gorgeous colors and superb captures, Indrani!! Such a beautiful way to start my day!!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!! Hope you have a great new week!!
Hello Indrani, lovely images from your visit to the gardens. The flowers are beautiful and I love the fountains. Great post. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!