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Detailed explanation-1: -The state flower of Manipur fills the air with its pleasant fragrance during the blooming season. The festival is observed primarily with an aim to spread awareness and conserve the endangered state flower “Shirui Lily”.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shirui Lily is only found on the highest hill of Manipur in the world. Celebrating the blooming season in May-June, a four-day cultural event called Shirui Lily Festival is organised to raise awareness about the endangered flora.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shirui is 18 km from Ukhrul Town and 97 km from Imphal. It is the home of world famous Shirui (Siroy) Lily (Lilium Mackliniae). The name Shirui Lily originates from a British Botanist named F. Kingdom Ward who in 1948 discovered the uniqueness of this lily flower.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shirui Lily Festival 2022 | Ukhrul District, Government of Manipur | India.

Detailed explanation-5: -SHIRUI LILY – THE STATE FLOWER OF MANIPUR The State Flower of Manipur, Shirui Lily, also called “Siroy Lily or Lilium Macklinae” is a rare pinkish white flower found only in the Shirui Hill range in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, approximately 83 kilometers away from Imphal.