Sacred lotus may refer to: *''

Nelumbo nucifera ''Nelumbo nucifera'', also known as sacred lotus, Laxmi lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often ...

'', also known as "Indian lotus" ** Padma (attribute), ''Nelumbo nucifera'' in Indian religions ** Lotus throne in Buddhist and Hindu art *'' Nymphaea caerulea'', the "blue lotus" in Ancient Egyptian religion **

Utpala Utpala in Sanskrit is a neuter noun with two meanings, both given by '' '' (a lexicon of circa. 400 AD). The first meaning is ''Nymphaea caerulea'', the "blue lotus", also known as ''kuvalaya'' in Sanskrit. The second meaning of ''utpala'' is a ...

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

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