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Lotus or Padma (Skt. , padma IAST; Lat.Nelumbo nucifera) is one of the oldest and main sacred symbols in the shape of a lotus flower in South and Southeast Asia. Revered in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. As a sacred symbol, the lotus has been adopted by many great civilizations from Egypt to Japan. The symbol is deeply rooted in the art and architecture of the ancient East.