Science Photo Library Left: Spiral arrangement of petals in a lotus flower. Right: Whorl arrangement of petals in a lily flower. To reconstruct the appearance of the first flower, the scientists ...

For Hindus, the beautiful and arresting lotus flower represents life, fertility and (as with Buddhists) purity – standing aloof above the mud and murk from which it grows. Though its roots are ...

Asia Society spoke with him about the significance of the sand mandala and ... symbols like the lotus, jewels, swords, a wheel, or basic symbols depicting different families or groups of deities. For ...

A simple outline of a hummingbird can symbolize simplicity ... The combination can also represent a celebration of feminine qualities and the beauty of nature. The lotus flower symbolizes purity and ...