(The Conversation) — Kamala, a Sanskrit word for lotus, symbolizes wisdom. Its rooted in the fact that even though the flower blooms in a swamp, it remains untouched by the dirt around it. (The ...

(The Conversation) — In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshipers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, ...

In the Kusa Jataka, a prince named Kusa (whose name means grass) is born with a face like a lotus bud – ugly but radiant in ...

The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives in ...

Kyle Tortora, owner of Lotus Sculpture in Vista and Oceanside, California, is celebrating 25 years of bringing handcrafted Asian statues to gardens across the United States. Tortora's business ...