"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

A lotus flower may not seem like much to think about at first glance, but first impressions can be misleading. While the plant's symmetry and colors are surely striking, beneath the delicate exterior ...

You've seen them floating in a pond before. The beautiful lotus flower can grow in cloudy and muddy waters, which have made them a source of beauty due to the juxtaposition. An unlikely place, the ...

HYDERABAD: The flower lotus holds great significance in art and symbolism. This magnificent aquatic plant has a fascinating history, and it holds a revered status as a symbol of divinity, purity, and ...

In many depictions of Goddess Lakshmi, she is shown sitting on a lotus flower. This image is not only a beautiful artistic portrayal but also carries deep spiritual and symbolic meanings. Let’s ...

The flower has developed a deep national importance, but what exactly it signifies depends on whom you ask. By Aatish Taseer Photographs by Alex Majoli IN ONE SWIFT movement, Asoka swung his machete ...