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The lotus has been blooming here for years.
These tree lotuses bloomed at the Kandhal Kashi Vishwanath temple in Ooty.
We usually see lotuses growing in the mud or within a pond submerged in water, a pretty common view in many places. But have you ever spotted a lotus in a tree? If not, this is your chance to witness it with your own eyes. Local18 found the tree lotus in a temple, in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, considered to be a sacred place.
The temple is Kandhal Kashi Vishwanath, in Ooty, where these tree lotuses were found to be in bloom. According to the information given, the flowers have been at the place for years. It is believed that ancient saints are still engaged in meditation under the tree.
The lotuses of this place are also utilized for medical purposes, reports Local18. According to a local named Saravanan, “This place is called Nandavanam. The complex in the Ooty area will have very fragrant sampangi flowers.” Speaking further, he added, “The buds of the tree lotus tree grow as lotus nearby. These trees can be found only in dense forests. But the trees grown here are rare.” The video taken by the Local18 team shows the white-hued lotuses, sitting atop a tree branch. The flowers a facing the sky. It is an unusual sight since the looker will find a lotus not surrounded by water but rather, green leaves.
A lotus has been an important part of our country. Apart from being the national flower, it holds a lot of importance in worship. Since the ancient days, the lotus has been a part of worship across the country. The petals and leaves of a lotus were found to be a part of the Sangam architecture, believed to be created during the Sangam Age. According to a website, the Sangam Age was a period in South India; from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD.