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“Flowers speak a language which only the heart doth understand”
The significance of flowers in India is intrinsically associated with the country’s rich culture and tradition. Flowers tell a thousand words which the heart yearns to convey. India is a land of mystery, beauty and passion adorned with a natural beauty that can truly take your breath away. The abundance of flowers found here is almost proportionate to the array of festivities celebrated in this enchanting nation.
There is a special flower linked with every occasion in India. Religious ceremonies, marriages, birthdays, anniversaries, and a whole host of other festivities are all graced with the beauty and purity of flowers.
There is a plethora of flowers which are natives of India. Among these are water lily (Nymphae spp.), begonia, balsam (Immpatiens balsamina), globe amaranth (Gomphrena Globosa), gloriosa lily (Gloriosa superba), foxtail lily (Eremerus himalicus), primula (Primuladenticulata P.rosea), orchids, rhododendrons, musk rose (Rosa moschata), lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), clematis (Clematis Montana- a climber) and the wild tulip of the Himalayas (Tulipa stellata and T.aitchisonii).
Your deepest emotions, feelings and passions are effortlessly conveyed through a bunch of blossoms which no words can match. From uniting with your lover to adorning the traditional bride, the magnificence of flowers has a magical charm wherever or whenever it is used.
Flowers are a perfect gift on any occasion in India, be it holi or diwali. The lotus flower in particular has a traditional and religious significance in India. For over thousands of years, the lotus has been a symbol of spiritual enlightenment.
In Hindu religion, goddess Lakshmi is depicted sitting on a lotus flower, which is her traditional symbol.
Besides, flowers are a necessary element in all auspicious occasions in India. During weddings, birthdays, festivals, anniversaries or in any inauguration ceremony, flowers help to complete the occasion.
The joy of gifting as well as receiving flowers is incomparable and the best way to bring a smile to your loved one’s face is a bouquet of flowers.
This article provides information on the flowers found in India. For more on flowers, visit- www.mydearvalentine.com
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