Sacred lotus may refer to: *''

Nelumbo nucifera ''Nelumbo nucifera'', also known as the pink lotus, sacred lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant taxon, extant species of aquatic plant in the Family (biology), family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a ...

'', also known as "Indian lotus" ** Padma (attribute), ''Nelumbo nucifera'' in Indian religions **

Lotus throne The lotus throne, sometimes called lotus platform, is a stylized lotus flower used as the seat or base for a figure in art associated with Indian religions. It is the normal pedestal for divine figures in Buddhist art and Hindu art, and often see ...

in Buddhist and Hindu art *''

Nymphaea caerulea ''Nymphaea nouchali'' var. ''caerulea'', is a water lily in the genus '' Nymphaea'', a botanical variety of '' Nymphaea nouchali''. It is an aquatic plant of freshwater lakes, pools and rivers, naturally found throughout most of the eastern h ...

'', the "blue lotus" in Ancient Egyptian religion ** Utpala in Buddhist art *'' Nymphaea lotus'', the "white lotus" in Ancient Egyptian religion

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