The Nilgiris forest division has recently taken steps to protect the gregarious flowering of the Neelakurinji plants, a rare sight attracting tourists and locals. Personnel from the forest department have been deployed to prevent people from disturbing these blooms, particularly around Udhagamandalam (Ooty).
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As Neelakurinji Blooms in The Nilgiris, Forest Officials Issue Caution For Visitors
Amidst rare mass flowering, the Nilgiris forest division enforced strict measures to protect the fragile blooms, allowing only limited access for eager visitors