Ujire Mallige [updated]

Ujire Mallige is prized for its intense, sweet fragrance and pristine white color. It is typically a variety of Jasminum sambac , characterized by its thick, waxy petals and a shelf life that allows it to remain fresh for several days when kept as buds.

In a traditional Kodava or Tuluva wedding, the bride’s hair is never adorned with any other flower but the Ujire Mallige. The tight, spherical bud (known locally as Motte or Moggé ) is woven into intricate veni (garlands). The fragrance is believed to purify the atmosphere and ward off negative energies during the ceremonies. Even today, if a bride wears a cheaper variety of jasmine, relatives will immediately comment, “This doesn’t smell like Ujire Mallige.” ujire mallige

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