In Hindu thought, the lotus is far more than a symbol of beauty or purity. Known as Padma or Kamala, the lotus is praised in Vedic and Ayurvedic traditions as a sacred, life-sustaining food plant.

Skandamata, also known as Parvati, is the mother of Lord Kartikeya, the warrior God who vanquishes evil forces.

The lotus flower is one of the most ancient symbols of our planet.