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News: The rare Brahma Kamal, the only flower known to bloom after sunset and just once a year has been spotted in the higher reaches of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.
Facts:
- Brahma Kamal (Saussurea Obvallata): It is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, India, Mongolia, Burma and southwest China.It is also the state flower of Uttarakhand.
- Named after? The flower is named after God Brahma who is believed to have created the universe.The flower only blooms for a few hours and is said to bring good luck and prosperity.
- Significance: The flower also finds itself mentioned in the scriptures and is offered in many holy shrines including Kedarnath, Badrinath and Tunganath.
- Uses: The flower is highly valued in Tibetan medicine and Ayurveda for its healing properties.It is extensively used by the local population to treat cuts and bruises.
