Scientific Name: Nymphaea nouchali
Devnagari: नीलकमल
Pronunciation: neel-ka-mal

Nilkamal, also known as the blue water lily or star lotus, is an aquatic flowering plant admired for its striking blue to violet petals and golden-yellow center. It grows naturally in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving water across South and Southeast Asia. In Nepal and India, it is cherished as a symbol of purity, peace, and enlightenment. Apart from its ornamental beauty, Nilkamal holds cultural, religious, and medicinal significance, making it one of the most revered water flowers in the region.