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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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Neelakurinji flowers blossom in Karnataka

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

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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

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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

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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

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Neelakurinji flowers are 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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