Brahmakamal — State Flower

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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...

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