Chiang Mai and Water Lilies
Beauty of this exquisite plant is remarkable. Clean and pure flower against the background of seemingly dirty pond can not be ignored. For centuries Lotus flower has come to be associated with purity and beauty in the religions of Buddhism and Hinduism. The Egyptians associated the lotus flower with the sun which also disappeared in the night, only to re-emerge in the morning. In tropical countries, wherever there is a body of water, plant thrives.One can see the flower adorning the homes, hotels and parks. It grows wild in ponds and lakes. In Thailand Lotus buds are an important offering in the Watts. Lotus is also harvested for its seeds and stolen (rhizomes) and is a delicacy in many parts of the world.
Beauty of this exquisite plant is remarkable. Clean and pure flower against the background of seemingly dirty pond can not be ignored. For centuries Lotus flower has come to be associated with purity and beauty in the religions of Buddhism and Hinduism. The Egyptians associated the lotus flower with the sun which also disappeared in the night, only to re-emerge in the morning. In tropical countries, wherever there is a body of water, plant thrives.One can see the flower adorning the homes, hotels and parks. It grows wild in ponds and lakes. In Thailand Lotus buds are an important offering in the Watts. Lotus is also harvested for its seeds and stolen (rhizomes) and is a delicacy in many parts of the world.
