"Kopou Phool" (dove flower) which is also known as "foxtail orchid" (scientific name : Rhynchostylis Retusa) is a kind of orchid that grows widely across Assam, India and mostly blooms during Spring. Its worn by young women on their hair during the spring festival of Assam, Rongali Bihu.
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3 comments:
Its really beautiful. I did not know that they are also worn by women.
@P.N. Subramanian, thank you Sir. Your paliakara website is really interesting.
Really beautiful photos. Why not keep expanding the site you have created.
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