'Gokarna' flower is Goa's healing blue blossom

Samrudhdi Kerkar

A BLOOM OF BLUE

The butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) dazzles with its deep blue petals, adding a magical touch to nature.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Antioxidant | Flower | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

SYMBOL OF SERENITY

Known for its calming hue and delicate petals, this flower represents peace and beauty, adding colour to many gardens across Goa.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Flower | Petals | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

SACRED BLOOM

Locally known as Gokarna for its resemblance to a cow's ear, this flower is primarily associated with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Flower | Lord Vishnu | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

LIFE BOOSTER

Also called Aparajita, this antioxidant-rich flower is revered in Ayurveda for boosting memory and reducing stress.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Aparajita | Ayurveda | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

NATURAL COLOURANT

Its petals release a stunning blue pigment, widely used in teas, foods, and natural dyes.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Dye | Pigment | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

MAGIC IN COLOUR

When mixed with lemon, butterfly pea tea shifts from deep blue to vibrant purple like nature’s own magic trick.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Purple | Lemon | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

AN EDIBLE BLOOM

From salads to desserts to rice, its petals are edible, adding a floral touch to dishes, and offering a natural alternative to artificial food colours.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Salad | Food | Colour | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

A RESILIENT CLIMBER

Clitoria ternatea grows as a vine or creeper. The hardy vine thrives in warm climates, adorning fences and gardens with its striking flowers.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Creeper | Striking | Nature | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

ART ENABLER

The blue pigment from this flower was traditionally used in various Indian folk art forms.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Folk art| Striking | Pigment | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

WILD WONDER

From health benefits to cultural significance, the butterfly pea flower is truly nature’s gift.

Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Creeper | Striking | Nature | Health | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

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