The Brahmakamal (Saussurea obvallata) is the sacred state flower of Uttarakhand. Its name means 'Lotus of Brahma.' Found only at very high altitudes between 4,000 and 5,000 metres, it blooms only at night between July and September, filling the alpine air with a delicate fragrance. It is used in worship at the Kedarnath and Badrinath temples. Picking it from the wild is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act. Scientists have developed cultivation methods to meet temple demand while protecting wild populations. It is depicted on Uttarakhand's official seal and emblem.

•           The Brahmakamal (Saussurea obvallata) is the state flower of Uttarakhand, named after Lord Brahma.

•           It is one of the most sacred flowers in the Himalayas, found at altitudes of 4,000-5,000 metres.

•           The flower blooms only at night between July and September, filling the alpine air with a delicatefragrance.

•           Its globe-like structure of purple florets enclosed in papery straw-coloured bracts is 10-12 cm wide.

•           The Brahmakamal is considered dear to Lord Shiva and is used in worship at Kedarnath and Badrinath.

•           Picking it from the wild is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act of India.

•           Scientists have developed cultivation methods to protect wild populations and meet temple offeringdemand.

•           It is depicted on the official seal and emblem of the Uttarakhand government.

•           The flower is featured in local folklore and folk songs as a symbol of the divine Himalayan landscape.

•           Conservation of its alpine habitat is linked to the broader protection of Uttarakhand's high-altitudeecosystems.

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