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The Real Meaning and Symbolism of the Lotus Flower
And while the rose, poppy, and peace lily are all three historically significant flowers, there is no bloom with as deep a ...
Food, Offering, Medicine, Political Symbol: What the Lotus Means in Sri Lanka
“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...
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How to Grow Beautiful Lotus Flowers in Your Water Garden
A lotus requires at least six hours of direct sun each day to produce its beautiful dark green leaves and flowers. Growth and ...