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 ...
Why Do Flowers Mean So Much to Us?
Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to ...
newsbytesapp.com4d
Unveiling Siem Reap's silk and lotus charms
To truly experience the magic of Siem Reap's silk and lotus, embark on a guided tour through its villages. These journeys ...
Kate Middleton Has Only Worn Four Different Tiaras in Her 13 Years as a Working Royal: Learn More About Each Sparkler
The Lover’s Knot Tiara came out again on June 1, 2023, when she attended a royal wedding in Jordan alongside Prince William; ...
NOLA.com5d
Why some flowers are so pleasing for Hindu gods and goddesses
Devotees offer flowers and flower garlands to Hindu deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; Ganesha, the remover of ...
The Washington Informer9d
THE RELIGION CORNER: Are You Stuck in the Mud?
Discover the resilience of the lotus flower and its symbolism for overcoming challenges. Learn how it blooms in the muddiest of environments.