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Blue Tint, Grey Fate

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Blue Tint, Grey Fate
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  • The blue kurinji flower blooms in the Western Ghats once in 12 years— during April-September. It has been occurring for millions of years.
  • The flower finds lyrical mention in Sangam literature written 2000 years ago. Local tribals calculate their age according to the kurinji bloom.
  • Post-1994 bloom, there has been an encroachment of kurinji habitat. This year's bloom is not as spectacular.
  • Commercial, non-native crops have denuded the evergreen Sholas and grasslands that sustain the kurinji
  • The demand for a kurinji sanctuary has been pending for 18 years
  • Best places near Kodaikanal for kurinji-spotting: trek to Kavunji, Perumalmali, Fathima Valley behind Kurinji Andavar temple, Dolphin Nose

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