SHIRUI LILY

Shirui lily 

 SHIRUI LILY" flower is rare and famous flower in the world. It is rare because it cannot be transplanted. The flower was / is never growing in the other parts of the world and perhaps will not grow again except in Shirui Peak. No one knows why this flower doesn't grow in other places in spite of the maximum care.

The abode of Shirui Lily is in Shirui Kashung in Ukhrul district, Manipur state. Shirui is the name of the village under Ukhrul district situated in North East of the district.Manipur is located in extreme North East of India. The district is famous because of this flower. It is located about 15 km in the east of the district capital, Ukhrul. Shirui Kashung range stretching from north to south ranging from 5680' to 8500' above  sea level is one of the most beautiful ranges in Manipur.

Shirui Lily flower is a seasonal flower plants. Its best blooming season is in the month of May and June. The peak season of its bloom is between 15th May to 5th June. The height of the plant is between 1 to 3 ft. or 30 to 90 cms tall and 1 to 7 flowers per plant.The flower is light pinkish in colour. Its beauty lies in its bell shape petals in bowing position like a modest girl.

 

The Shirui Lily Festival is annually celebrated in manipur and feature music,food,traditional game ,folk dance and other cultural activities.The first edition of the Shirui Lily Festival was held in 2017.It aims to increase awareness adout the Shirui Lily plant and develop sustainable and responsible tourismin Manipur from traditional shows to great food and music,the festival is not only to spread awareness about the fragile condition that Lily is in at present but is also a grant way to learn more about the vibrant culture of the Tangkhul Nagas.