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Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once in every 12 years wow tourists in Karnataka’s Madikeri hills
Neelakurinji flowers, a rare breed that blooms once in every 12 years, have caught the attention of tourists in Karnataka’s Coorg (Madikeri).
Neelakurinji flowers blossom in Karnataka
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The two hills of Mandalpatti and Kote Betta and Kumara Parvata in Karnataka have been witnessing the blossoming of Neelakurinji for the last few days, IANS reported.
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Neelakurinji blooms once in every 12 years
Madikeri, known as Kashmir of Karnataka, is painted a vibrant bluish-purple since the flowering of Neelakurinji.
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Neelakurinji flowers wow tourists
Thousands of tourists from across Karnataka and native districts are flocking to these hills to witness Neelakurinji flowers.
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Neelakurinji flowers are nature's magic
The Neelakurinji`s name originated from the River Kunthi. This rare flower has 250 varieties and they bloom at varied times. While some bloom in a gap of 5 years, 12 years and some varieties take 14 years to bloom, IANS cited experts as saying.
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Flowers of love
Neelakurinji flower symbolises love and is also known as "flower of love". Locally, they are called "Kurinji" flowers.
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