what is a lotus flower
Lotus Flowers. The Lotus is a sacred flower for Hindus and Buddhists. It is symbolically equal to the Buddha for Buddhists. The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) symbolizes purity, beauty, majesty, grace, fertility, wealth, richness, knowledge and serenity.The Pink Lotus is the National Flower of India. Nelumbo nucifera is known by a number of common names, including Sacred lotus, Indian lotus and Sacred water-lily.t is symbolically equal to the Buddha for Buddhists. The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) symbolizes purity, beauty, majesty, grace, fertility, wealth, richness, knowledge and serenity. The Pink Lotus is the National Flower of India.