Tourists deprived off enjoying Christmas at Brindavan Gardens

Tuesday, December 26, 2006, 9:49 [IST]

Mysore, Dec 25 (UNI) Thousands of tourists who thronged the world famous Brindavan Gardens at Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir on Christmas here today returned disappointed as the musical fountains failed to enthrall the visitors due to power failure.

The irrigation officials have told UNI the musical fountains, which was the star attraction for the visiting tourists at the Brindavan Gardens could not function due to power failure.

The entire Brindavan Gardens which used to be illuminated with thousands of lights was covered with darkness and the tourists gathered in large numbers returned disappointed as the officials failed to rectify the problem.

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