If you could stand at the edge of the cosmic ocean, you might see Him: Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of worlds, reclining ...

Lakshmi Lotus and Vishnu Lotus plants from the mountains of Uttarakhand are in high demand in UP and other parts of the country. They are selling well in nurseries before Deepawali. After getting ...

Discover how a poor Brahmin, Dharmadatta, gained divine blessings, wealth, and liberation by observing 32 Purnima fasts with ...

“It’s often used as a symbol of purity, spiritual awakening, and enlightenment. In Hinduism, the lotus is associated with ...

In all cases, the lotus is rarely a bud and almost always a lush, open bloom. This gestures to its deep meaning as a symbol of wisdom, of one’s awakening into knowledge from the torpor of ignorance.

Plants have long held a deep connection to various religious practices and beliefs across cultures and traditions. From ...

The lotus flower: an example of glorious existence and liberation The mace: represents mental and physical strength Vishnu is usually represented in two positions.

Throughout India, markets are always bustling with flower vendors, selling freshly cut marigolds, roses and lotus flowers.Devotees offer flowers and flower garlands to Hindu deities such as ...

Then, like the rainbow in Genesis signifying the promise of rebirth, a lotus calyx sprouts from Vishnu’s navel. Its petals open to reveal Brahma, the creator, who sets about making the world anew.