New Delhi: The Brahma Kamal is a rare flower found in the Himalayas. It blooms from July to August and is used in religious ceremonies because of its fragrance. According to Hindu mythology, the flower symbolises creation and purity and is mentioned in ancient texts. The Brahma Kamal blooms at night, displaying its white flowers. It is considered one of India’s most beautiful flowers and is believed to have magical properties. The flower is associated with spirituality and purity and has captivated people’s imaginations for centuries. In this article, let us look at some interesting facts about the Brahma Flower.
Brahma Kamal: Interesting facts to know about the rare flower
The Brahma Kamal plant is considered significant in Hindu mythology. According to one belief, the Hindu God Brahma was said to have created the plant. Legend has it that Brahma meditated on a lotus flower, and while asleep, he transformed into a lotus himself. This flower henceforth became known as the Brahma Kamal.
In another account, Brahma or Vishnu is said to have used the Kamal flower to create the universe. It is also believed that Vishnu used the flower to bring his wife, Lakshmi, back to life after a demon killed her.
Aside from its mythological associations, the plant is believed to have healing properties, the power to grant wishes, and the ability to bring good luck.
In Buddhist and Hindu traditions, the flower symbolises the cosmos. Along with the lotus, chamara, kumkuma, and nagakeshara, the Brahma Kamal is considered one of Vishnu’s five sacred flowers, Pancha-Kamal.
It is also called ‘Queen of the Night Flower’ or ‘Lotus of the Dark’. The Brahma Kamal has been revered for centuries and is believed to possess potent medicinal properties.
This rare and auspicious flower is revered for its medicinal uses and is now endangered due to human activity. Local communities celebrate its bloom with festivals. Notable locations for sighting the Brahma Kamal include Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib, and Tungnath in Uttarakhand.
Here are some important benefits of the white flower that blooms at night.
It can effectively treat skin problems like eczema and psoriasis.
It helps in healing wounds and burns.
The plant can boost immunity and fight infections.
It is used in special occasions and ceremonies.
Brahma Kamal or Saussurea obvallata is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It thrives at altitudes ranging from 3,700 to 4,600 metres in the Alpine meadows of the Himalayas, specifically in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and southwest China. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
