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Sacred Lotus

නෙළුම් தாமரை

Nelumbo nucifera

Sacred Lotus
T.Voekler · CC BY-SA 3.0

Overview

The pink or white lotus raises its leaves and flowers high above the water. It is offered at temples and is a symbol of purity in Buddhism and Hinduism.

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