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Neelakurinji, known as Strobilanthes kunthiana, bloomed in Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve this year. The flower blooms once in 12 years.
TNN | Last updated on - Dec 13, 2021, 12:55 IST
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Neelakurinji, known as Strobilanthes kunthiana, bloomed in Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve this year. - Photos by Karnataka forest department
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Neelakurinji blooms once in 12 years.
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The blooming rare bluishpurple flower makes for a spectacular view, attracting a large number of visitors, although entry to the reserve is restricted.
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This flower has been in bloom for two weeks in a large area of Chamarajanagar district hill range of Byluru and Punajur.
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The flower has been seen also in the hill ranges of Honnametti and Bedaguli estates.
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After the government declared BRT a tiger reserve, the forest department restricted the entry of visitors to enjoy this rare sight.
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Earlier, the flower used to bloom in Kodagu and Bababudangiri hills in Chikkamagaluru district too.
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This flower is believed to have medicinal value.
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