Interestingly, this flower blooms only one night in a year, and that too, after sunset. Some people regard the flower very auspicious and a harbinger of luck and prosperity.
Coimbatore: Brahma Kamalam also known as the scared lotus is a rare and revered flower known to bloom only after sunset and just once a year, between July and October.
Usually found in areas with elevations between 3500-3800 metres, these days, the flower is seen blooming at plains and during off-seasons, as well.
Interestingly, this flower that blooms only one night in a year, and that too, after sunset has bloomed In a house in Annur in Coimbatore district. The residence of Chinnasamy in Annur was thronged by people from the nearby locality who were eager to take a glimpse of the flower that they believe as a harbinger of luck and prosperity.
As the flower is believed to be rich in medicinal properties and auspicious, the family members of Chinnasamy offered Arati and prayers to the flower which they planted three years ago. The family members were thrilled as the most revered flower has bloomed in their house.