Shirui Lily – Beautiful Flowers!
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There is a special flower called Shirui Lily. It grows only on a mountain in Manipur. People cannot make it grow anywhere else. It’s the state flower of Manipur and blooms in May and June. But, it’s in danger because of trash and people picking it. The flower also helps with skin and tummy troubles.
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A Special Flower
Shirui Lily is not like other flowers. It grows in just one place in the whole wide world. Imagine a playground where only one child can play, that’s the Shirui Kashong peak for the Shirui Lily. Every year, amidst the green grass and under the bright sun, you’ll find it blooming, happy and content.
The Shirui Lily is pink, as pink as a cotton candy you enjoy so much. It is shaped like a bell, like the one in school that rings during recess. When the calendar pages turn to May and June, the flower blooms in full swing. It dances in the wind, showcasing its beauty for all to see. If you listen to the locals, you’ll hear them call it ‘Kashongwon’ with love and pride.
A long time ago, in 1946, a man named Kingdon Ward found this flower. He was not from Manipur but from a place far away, representing the New York Botanical Society. It was like finding a hidden treasure in a grand castle. Since that day, the Shirui Lily has been known to the world, a gem that adds sparkle to the emerald greens of Manipur.
Let’s Picture This
Imagine a world where the Shirui Lily blooms in gardens everywhere. But alas, it chooses to grace only the Shirui Kashong peak with its mesmerizing beauty. Pink as the dawn and precious as a jewel found in a hidden treasure chest, it’s a spectacle of nature discovered by a man from far, far away lands. This special flower, with petals as soft as clouds and a hue as delightful as the first ray of sun, is Manipur’s own little secret, shared with the world yet belonging solely to its serene peak.
Trying to Grow
People love the Shirui Lily. They want it to grow in many places. Scientists and gardeners tried. They planted it in gardens and labs. But the Shirui Lily said no. It only grows on Shirui Kashong peak. For example, a team in Delhi tried to plant it. They gave it water and care. But the flower did not grow. It loves its home too much.
The Shirui Lily is special to Manipur. The people there love it a lot. They chose it as their state flower. It’s like their floral emblem. Imagine a big event in Manipur. The Shirui Lily is everywhere. On banners, posters, and in songs. It is a symbol of pride and beauty.
The Shirui Lily is not just pretty. It’s like a natural doctor. People with rashes feel better after using it. If someone has a stomach ache, the Shirui Lily can help. There’s a story of a lady named Ama. She had a bad rash. Creams and medicines didn’t work. She used the Shirui Lily. In a week, her skin was clear and soft.
This chapter elaborates on various attempts to grow the Shirui Lily in different locations, its status as the state flower of Manipur, and its medicinal properties. Each section offers illustrative examples to make the content engaging and easy to understand for young readers.
A Flower in Danger
Our Shirui Lily is facing a big challenge. Plastic waste is everywhere. Imagine water bottles, bags, and wrappers lying around the beautiful Shirui Kashong peak. It’s not a pretty sight! The delicate Shirui Lily is surrounded by this mess. The pollution affects its growth. It needs a clean home to bloom and show its beauty. We must pick up our trash. A clean mountain means a happy and healthy Shirui Lily.
Some visitors to the peak can’t resist the Shirui Lily’s charm. They want to take it home. So, they pluck it or uproot it from its only home. This is very harmful. For example, if too many flowers are taken, there might not be enough left to bloom the next season. Each Shirui Lily is precious. It should be admired and left to grow peacefully on the mountain.
Protecting the Shirui Lily is everyone’s job. Schools can organize clean-up days. For instance, children and teachers can pick up trash around the Shirui Kashong peak. The government can place signs to remind people not to pluck the flowers. Each of us can help too. By taking our trash with us and enjoying the Shirui Lily’s beauty with our eyes, we ensure it continues to bloom year after year.
Let’s Unite for the Lily
The Shirui Lily is in danger but we have the power to help. Keeping its home clean and free from plastic and respecting its space by not plucking it, ensures this unique flower continues to grace the Shirui Kashong peak. Every effort counts in making sure future generations also get to admire the beauty of the Shirui Lily.
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Every year, the Manipur government usually organises the Shirui Lily Festival in the period of May-June. The festival aims to spread awareness of Shirui Lily as well as promote tourism.
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