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Rare Brahma Kamal Flower Blooms In Uttarakhand’s Snow-Clad Chamoli

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. It is said that Brahma Kamal – named after God Brahma – takes about two hours to bloom to about eight inches in diameter.

Scientifically known as Saussurea Obvallata, the flower finds mention in the scriptures and is offered in many holy shrines, including Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Tunganath.