Diwali 2024: 10 amazing benefits of Lotus flower for Laxmi Puja
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Lotus: The Seat of Goddess Lakshmi
The lotus flower is dearest to Goddess Lakshmi. She is seated on it. Lord Vishnu also loves the lotus. He holds it along with the Sudarshan Chakra, mace, and conch
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Offer Lotus to Please Goddess Lakshmi
Offer a lotus flower to the Goddess of Wealth during Diwali Puja. It pleases her immensely
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India's National Flower
The lotus is recognized as India's national flower. It was declared so on January 26, 1950
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Lotus: A Sacred Flower
Hindu scriptures like the Ramayana consider the lotus a symbol of purity, rebirth, divinity, and inspiration
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Scientific Name of Lotus
The scientific name for the lotus flower is Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn
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Lotus: An Antioxidant
The lotus flower is considered an antioxidant. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
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Minerals Present in Lotus
The lotus flower contains several minerals, including iron, chlorine, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium
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Lotus Blooms Even After Centuries
Lotus seeds can remain dormant and germinate even after two hundred years under favorable conditions
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Wax Coating on Lotus Petals
Lotus petals have a special wax coating, which keeps them fresh for a long time
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Lotus Worship Prevents Food Shortage
Mythologically, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi with lotus ensures abundance in the house
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Lotus in Various Colors
Lotus flowers are found in various colors, each with its unique beauty
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Lotus Blooms in Mud
Uniquely, the lotus blooms in mud, yet its flower and petals remain untouched by it