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Dragon fruit renamed as 'Kamalam'; Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani explains the reason

Dragon fruit has become increasingly popular among Indians in recent years.
Dragon fruit renamed as 'Kamalam' | Photo Credit: iStock Images
Key Highlights
In the Sanskrit language, 'kamalam' means lotus
Gujarat BJP headquarters in Gandhinagar is named 'Shri Kamalam'
Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Tuesday announced that the state government has decided to rename dragon fruit as
kamalam.
According to Rupani, the decision was taken keeping in mind the outer shape of the fruit, which resembles a lotus.
“As the outer shape of the fruit resembles a lotus, hence dragon fruit shall be renamed as
kamalam," said Rupani.

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Dragon fruit renamed as 'Kamalam' by Gujarat government

Updated Jan 20, 2021 | 09:41 IST
Kamalam in Sanskrit means Lotus. Dragon Fruit that has become increasingly popular in recent years, is a tropical fruit with a unique look and taste.
Dragon fruit (Pixabay)
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has decided to rename dragon fruit as "Kamalam" as the outer shape of the fruit resembles a lotus, said Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Tuesday.
"The State government has decided rename Dragon Fruit. As the outer shape of the fruit resembles a lotus, hence Dragon Fruit shall be renamed as Kamalam," said Rupani.
"The name of dragon fruit associated with China and we have changed it," he added.

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