Several distinct natural phenomena, such as bioluminescence, the northern lights (aurora borealis), or even the blooming of a rare kind of flower
Kurinji is another name for these blooms, which have the scientific name "strobilanthes kunthiana". The Nilgiri hills, which acquired their name from the blooms — "neela,"
One of the locations in Karnataka where people have been travelling to see the tranquil beauty of nature is Chikmagalur, which is visible in these images.
The greatest blooming period for these flowers is supposed to be between August and October, and they are said to thrive at elevations between 1,300 and 2,400 metres.
It's interesting to note that there are over 250 different varieties of these flowers, 46 of which may be found in India.