As ‘Neelakurinji’ flowers bloom in Nilgiris after 12 years, the internet is in awe

The Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu are currently witnessing an extraordinary phenomenon that happens only once every 12 years – the blooming of the beautiful Neelakurinji flowers. The natural event is drawing the attention of nature lovers and travellers from around the globe. Supriya Sahu, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, posted mesmerising visuals of the Neelakurinji flowers on X, capturing the attention of many.

Sahu, sharing the photos and a video, wrote on X: “Kuttan a Toda tribesman sits proudly among the blooming Neelakurinji flowers in Nilgiris. Flowers of Neelkurinji bloom once in 12 years cycle. It is said that Nilgiris gets its name due to the magical blue hue imparted by these stunning flowers. Neelakurinji Strobilanthes kunthiana has most recently been assessed for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2024 and listed as Vulnerable emphasising the need for its conservation.”

See the post:

Kuttan a Toda tribesman sits proudly among the blooming Neelakurinji flowers in Nilgiris. Flowers of Neelkurinji bloom once in 12 years cycle. It is said that Nilgiris gets its name due to the magical blue hue imparted by these stunning flowers. Neelakurinji Strobilanthes… pic.twitter.com/ugEgsxBiUk

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) September 26, 2024

 

With 34,600 views and 1,300 likes, Sahu’s post is garnering a lot of attention. Responding to it, one user commented, “It’s high time we also research and speak about how climate change might impact the blooming process. Blooming once in 12 years might make the job all the more difficult.”

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Another user asked Sahu, “Which are the best areas to see these Bloom?” She replied saying, “It blooms in many parts of the district, mostly in upper reaches.” A third user wrote, ‘These rare flower species should be protected by all means.”