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64. Neelakurinji bloom
































               The       Neelakurinji       (Strobilanthes      nature lovers alike mark their calendars
               kunthianus) blooms only once in every 12         in anticipation of this event. Standing
               years and it sure is a sight to behold The       amidst     the    Neelakurinji,    one     is
               best time for viewing these flowers              transported to a different dimension
               begins from August to October lasts. In          altogether. One can view the shorter
               Munnar, one could get an excellent sight         variation  (about  2 ft.)  at  higher  spots
               of these flowers from Kovillur, Kadavari,        and longer variations (about 5 to 10 ft.)
               Rajamala and Eravikulam. Botanists and           are seen at lower spots.


                                          Best Compliments from
                                          Best Compliments from

                                            Nixon George &  Family






























                    “I will not lose, for even in defeat, there’s a valuable lesson learned,


                                                so it evens up for me.”



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