They each have a different name in Sinhala, namely Olu (white), Nil Manel (purple) and Nelum (pink). It is also important to note that the flower, Nil Manel, was included in the veil to represent Sri Lanka. On 26th February 1986, Nil Manel was declared the national flower of Sri Lanka. Now we take a look at what might have led to the Nil Manel flower being selected as the national flower of Sri Lanka. When viewed as the national flower of Sri Lanka, it represents the purity and unity of the Sri Lankan people.

Source: The Nation April 16, 2021 09:00 UTC