Bramha Kamal - The queen of the night, Orchid Cactus

Bramha Kamal is also known as Queen of the night and orchid cactus. This beautiful flower is found in the Himalayan region. The Brahma Kamalam plant is also known as Saussurea Obvallata and is a member of the sunflower family. It has many mythical and religious significances in Hinduism. Lord Brahma, the god of creation, is believed to have sat on this flower while meditating. The Brahma Kamal flower blooms only once a year and for one night only.

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Brahma Kamal plant
The Brahma Kamal flower is a rare flowering plant found in the Himalayan region. It blooms between July and August. The fragrant plant is often used in religious ceremonies. The flower has been mentioned in many ancient texts.

Hindu mythology states that the flower sprang from Brahma's head when he created the universe. The Rigveda, a sacred Hindu text, mentions the Brahma Kamal plant in several hymns. This flower was also worshipped by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who associated it with their goddesses of love and fertility.

In Buddhism and Hinduism, the flower is thought to represent the cosmos. Along with the lotus, Chamara, kumkuma, and nagakeshara, it is regarded as one of Vishnu's five sacred flowers, or Pancha-Kamala.

The Brahma Kamal full bloom is usually at night, when it showcases its pearly white blooms. Rightfully so, this flower earns this plant the title of one of India's best flowering plants.

The Brahma Kamal flower symbolizes purity and innocence and is believed to have magical properties.