Oroxylum Indicum: The Sacred Trumpet Flower of Tradition and Healing
The Oroxylum indicum, commonly known as Totala in Nepali and also known as the Indian trumpet flower or midnight horror, holds a revered place in the Buddhist tradition. This plant, now considered endangered, is often seen as a substitute for the Kalpavriksha, a wish-fulfilling divine tree mentioned in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism.