May 9, 2011

Temple Tree Flower

Plumeria or Frangipani is commonly known as Temple Tree in India. Hindu's use the flowers from this tree to offer to their Gods and its a common practice to plant this tree near the Temple hence the name Temple Tree.   The English call it "Dead Man's Flower or "Life Tree" as its commonly planted in graveyards/cemetery's in some countries.  The `Temple Tree` is possibly the most recognizable and broadly grown amongst all the trees that can be found in India. These trees have some very sweet-scented exotic flowers. The flowers remain in these trees for almost throughout the year. This tree is also know for its amazing power to produce leaves and flowers even after removing from the soil, because of which Buddhists and Mohammedans think the tree as a symbol of immortality.  
beautiful blossom of indian temple tree
Flower for Alphabe Thursday

26 comments:

  1. Well done for this beautiful shot of this very nice flower

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  2. Exquisite flower, glowing color and a superb capture as always, Sam! Your photos of flowers are the next best thing to having a bouquet on my desk!! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  3. Ohhhh never ever seen anything like it :-)

    A flower that has to be just perfect for a bride :-) most of the brides in our part of the world is dresses in white or this colour you know...


    Summer temprature in my place, 23 tooday, jippiiii

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  4. Well, it sure is gorgeous!! Great shot.

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  5. pretty colors! nice DoF & softness!

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  6. What an amazing photo, quite stunning, both the colors and clarity of shot. Wonderful.

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  7. That is a beautiful shot. So crisp!

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  8. beautiful, looks like one of those fake hair pins sold in Hawaii!

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  9. My favorite flower, ever! Thanks for the explanation regarding death and this tree. I have heard this before when living in Thailand. It is called Leelawadee there. Never understood completely why it was associated with death. I just love the scent and simplicity of the blooms.

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  10. WOW!! So clear. Stunning shot!

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  11. Sorry, may I ask you. From where did you get this cute smileys? LG Tina

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  12. What a lovely flower!
    We have this tree in Malaysia too.
    I have come across the pink version. :)

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  13. Anthony, this is a beautiful photograph, and what an interesting tree!
    Beautifully photographed.
    I love the wonderful color and simplicity.

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  14. Your photography continues to amaze me. See you next week.
    Joyce M

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  15. A Beautiful photo of a beautiful flower. And so many beautiful flowers.

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  16. we have tons of plumeria here in thailand as well. my friend even brough back a different variety / color from hawaii and planted it here... as if we don't already have enough. haha. they're beautiful flowers.

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  17. Stunning. Very beautiful image. Looked close at your blog. Like it very much. You have got a new impressed follower. Wonderful work.

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