Brham Kamal

Description

Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata)

Brahma Kamal, also known as the King of Himalayan Flowers, is a rare and sacred flowering plant native to the Himalayas. It is named after the Hindu god Lord Brahma, as it is believed to be his favorite flower.

🌸 Botanical Name: Saussurea obvallata

🌿 Family: Asteraceae

🌍 Native Region: Himalayan regions of India (Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh), Tibet, and Bhutan

🕉️ Cultural Importance: Considered sacred and often used in religious rituals in Himalayan temples (like Kedarnath and Badrinath)

🌼 Plant Features:

• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial that grows in cold alpine climates at altitudes of 3,000–4,800 meters.

• Height: 12 to 24 inches

• Flowers: Large, white to pinkish-purple, lotus-like blooms enclosed in greenish-yellow bracts.

• Bloom Time: Rarely blooms — usually at night, during the monsoon (July–September).

• Fragrance: Mild, sweet aroma

• Lifespan of Flower: Only blooms once a year and wilts within a few hours to a day.

🌱 Medicinal and Spiritual Use:

• Used in Ayurveda for its healing properties (antiseptic, anti-inflammatory).

• Symbolizes purity, divinity, and spiritual enlightenment.

• Believed to bring good luck and prosperity when it blooms.