Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once in every 12 years wow tourists in Karnataka’s Madikeri hills

Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once in every 12 years wow tourists in Karnataka’s Madikeri hills

Mangalore Today News Network

Madikeri, Aug 20, 2021: Neelakurinji flowers, a rare breed that blooms once in every 12 years, have caught the attention of tourists in Karnataka’s Coorg (Madikeri). As many as 46 varieties of Neelakurinji flowers are found in India, which also possesses medicinal value.

 

The two hills of Mandalpatti and Kote Betta and Kumara Parvata in Karnataka have been witnessing the blossoming of Neelakurinji for the last few days, IANS reported.

Madikeri, known as Kashmir of Karnataka, is painted a vibrant bluish-purple since the flowering of Neelakurinji.

 

Kurinji, a rare purplish-blue flowers, bloom on Kodagu’s Mandalapatti hills after 12 years. 📸 @Star_Of_Mysore pic.twitter.com/yTWxGIGJlW

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Thousands of tourists from across Karnataka and native districts are flocking to these hills to witness Neelakurinji flowers.

The Neelakurinji`s name originated from the River Kunthi. This rare flower has 250 varieties and they bloom at varied times. While some bloom in a gap of 5 years, 12 years and some varieties take 14 years to bloom, IANS cited experts as saying.

Neelakurinji flower symbolises love and is also known as "flower of love". Locally, they are called "Kurinji" flowers.

Courtesy:Zee News