Kopou Phool or the foxtail orchid holds profound cultural and symbolic significance in Assamese society

Kopou Phool or the foxtail orchid holds profound cultural and symbolic significance in Assamese society

Kopou Phool is officially designated as the state flower of Assam.

Kopou Phool is officially designated as the state flower of Assam.

In Assamese culture, Kopou Phool is deeply intertwined with traditional rituals, festivals, and ceremonies like wedding, Bihu celebrations and religious programs

In Assamese culture, Kopou Phool is deeply intertwined with traditional rituals, festivals, and ceremonies like wedding, Bihu celebrations and religious programs

During the Rongali Bihu festival, which marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring, Kopou Phool plays a central role in various cultural rituals and practices.

During the Rongali Bihu festival, which marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring, Kopou Phool plays a central role in various cultural rituals and practices.

People adorn their homes, courtyards, and temples with these orchids to usher in prosperity and good fortune during that time

People adorn their homes, courtyards, and temples with these orchids to usher in prosperity and good fortune during that time 

Kopou Phool is often woven into garlands, hair ornaments, and decorative motifs, adding a touch of natural beauty to various settings

Kopou Phool is often woven into garlands, hair ornaments, and decorative motifs, adding a touch of natural beauty to various settings

As a native species of Assam's biodiversity, its conservation is essential for preserving the ecological balance and biodiversity of the region.

As a native species of Assam's biodiversity, its conservation is essential for preserving the ecological balance and biodiversity of the region.

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