Brahma Kamal is a flowering plant native to the Himalayan region. Also known as the King of Himalayan Flowers, it is found at an altitude of around 4,500 metres. The flower, known to bloom after sunset and just once a year, has a strong fragrance. Its scientific name is Saussurea obvallata.
It is also popularly known as Orchid Cactus as the flower has orchid like beauty and plant resembles cactus in habit.
The Brahma Kamal plant found in Himalayas is often mixed with the plant seen growing on window sill in homes. It is the state flower of Uttarakhand.
Also recognized as the flower of Lord Brahma, it is considered very lucky if u see it bloom…
In Hindu drawings Brahma is seen sitting on a pink flower that is resembling lotus (Sanskrit:Kamal), which is Indian National flower. Hence people claim that the pink flower of Nelumbo nucifera to be Brahma Kamal
It is believed to bring in loads of good luck and prosperity and a home where the flowers bloom is very auspicious and lucky.
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