Saturday, June 4, 2011

RAJNIGANDHA OR TUBEROSE FLOWERS!

I just can never feel enough to smell this fragrant flower which makes you forget the outside world.Hindi Movie made on this title was a huge box office success in the year 1974-75. The title song 'Rajnigandha phool tumhare' is a melody humming song for years with its soulful lyrics and music.
 
The tuberose flower belongs to the genus polianthes, and is a member of the agave – or agavaceae – family. This blossom – which is thought to be indigenous to areas of Mexico – is night blooming, but grows its best in sunny, warm locations. In appearance, these flowers are quite large and elegant. They begin to bloom at the bottom of 2 to 3 foot spikes, and burst forth at the top with large, white blossoms that bear thick, waxy petals. They develop in clusters that are sparsely surrounded by grassy green foliage.
The tuberose flower, with its lovely appearance and fragrant aroma, has become the center of a good deal of storytelling and ritual. Its many uses in India can best be used to highlight the importance of this particular plant. In Bengali this flower is referred to as Rojoni-Gondha – or night blossom – while the Hindu name for tuberose is Rajnigandha – or night fragrance. Throughout many regions of India, the plant is prized for its sensual scent, and so it has become one of the more frequently used blossoms for wedding ceremonies – generally as garlands and decorations. However, they are also used for funerals and a number of religious functions.
The tuberose flower has also become an important part of Ayurvedic medicine, as the attars made from this blossom are said to promote relaxation, relieve emotional blocks, as well as treat both impotence and frigidity.

This flower is grown in abundantly grown in Karnataka state and auctioned in the auction centre located at Hebbal.The shelf life of this flower is one week if maintained properly.

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