The national flower of a country should be associated with the culture, history, and heritage of a nation. This is to play a role in strengthening the image of the country in the world and maintaining the qualities that the nation feels right. The national flower of India is the lotus. It is an aquatic herb often called 'Padma' in Sanskrit and has a sacred place in Indian culture. It has been an integral part of Indian culture since ancient times. A prominent feature of Indian mythology, the lotus is one with the Indian identity and represents the core values of the Indian psyche.
The lotus is a symbol of spirituality, fruitfulness, wealth, knowledge and illumination. The most important thing about lotus is that even after growing in dirty water, it remains untouched by its impurity. On the other hand lotus symbolizes purity of heart and mind. The National Flower 'Lotus' or water lily is an aquatic plant of the Nymphaea species with broad floating leaves and bright fragrant flowers that grow only in shallow water.Lotus leaves and flowers are floating and have long stems that have air spaces. Lotus flowers have many petals in a proportional pattern. The basic functions of the lotus are performed by rhizomes that protrude horizontally through the mud under water. Lotuses, cherished for their serene beauty, are delightful to watch as their flowers bloom on the surface of the pond.
