In India, there blooms a rare flower which can be seen only by the lucky ones. Brahma Kamal, also known as Saussurea Obvallata, belongs to the thistle tribe of flowering plants.
Interestingly, this flower blooms only one night in a year, and that too, after sunset. It takes two hours or so for it to bloom fully to 8 inches in diameter. It is grown exclusively in Uttarakhand state in April-May and October.
These flowers carry medicinal properties, and for the believers, they are an auspicious and wish-fulfilling nature.
So, here are a few key facts about Brahma Kamal that would make you enjoy its sight whenever you are lucky to have it.
· Brahma Kamal has been named after Brahma, the deity who created the universe. It is also called the King of Himalayan Flowers. It is also the state flower of Uttarakhand.
· Brahma Kamal is offered in several holy shrines of Uttarakhand like Kedarnath, Badrinath and Tunganath.
· It blooms only in a few homes and is a harbinger of luck and prosperity in such places.
· It is believed that whoever prays to get any wish fulfilled while the flower is blooming will get the desire fulfilled.
· It is a local belief that Brahmakamal should be always gifted. It should not be sold or bought from anywhere.
· Some natives of Uttarakhand believe that Brahma Kamal protects its owner from evil eyes and bad influences.
· Others believe that this is the flower cherished by divine beings.
