Buddhists and Hindus have for a very long time extolled the symbolic virtues of the lotus. The giant flowers of this aquatic plant are known for their almost haunting beauty; they tower above the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

Lotus root or kamal kakdi is gaining popularity due to its high nutritional content. Here are the key health benefits that it provides and uncover how it aids in weight loss. Lotus stem is an ...

The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives in ...

Lotus root, or kamal kakdi, is a whitish, hard vegetable that has a chalky flavour unless it is prepared properly. The highly nutritious superfood is available all throughout India, but it is ...

One dish I crave around this time of the year is China’s Jiangsu province specialty known as “Lion’s Head” (shizitou). Large meatballs shaped to resemble the head of a lion are stewed with napa ...

Lotus stems have been used in Indian cuisine for years and are now gaining popularity. Besides traditional recipes being revived fusion dishes of lotus stem add a delicious flavour to restaurant and ...

Lotus flowers blossom in June, while lotus roots ripen in August. As the autumn arrives, the harvest season for lotus roots is in full swing. In the Yellow River Beach Eco-Agricultural Industrial Park ...