Essay on National Flower of India-Lotus

by FLT 2 1

Lotus is the National Flower of India.
It is a sacred symbol of purity.
Lotus are in shades of pink and pure white.
It grows in ponds, lakes and in tanks also.
People admire the beauty of the flower.
The garlands are made from white and pink lotus flowers.
The flowers are used for decoration purposes also.
Lotus has large, flat leaves that float on the surface of lakes and ponds.
All parts of the lotus plant have nutritional and medicinal value.
Leaves and stems of the plant are prepared as vegetables.
Lotus seeds roasted are used as coffee substitute.
Lotus is also called Sacred Lotus, Sacred Water Lily, Water Lily, Indian Lotus, etc.
It has cultural and religious importance for Hindus.
Lotus is offered during worship of Goddess Lakshmi as a symbol of wealth in temples.
The lotus habitat is getting disturbed by pollution nowadays.
So, it is our duty to control the pollution and save the habitat.
We should preserve and develop the growth of the lotus flower.