Hindu flower traditions
Lotus, marigold, jasmine, hibiscus and the flowers each deity is offered.
Arabian jasmineJasminum sambac
A small white jasmine with a strong, sweet scent, treasured in Asia for garlands and ceremonies
🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Flowering shrub
Decoration
Kolamகோலம்
South Indian geometric floor art made with rice flour or powder at home entrances
🇮🇳 India and 5 more · Carpet or floor pattern
Ixora
Tropical evergreen shrubs with clusters of small, bright flowers
🇮🇳 India and 4 more · Garden flower
Decoration
Perfume
A scented liquid made from oils, flowers, and aromatics for body and space
🇫🇷 France and 6 more · Arrangement
Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Arabian jasmine: Taken by Fanghong, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Kolam: mckaysavage, CC BY 2.0, source
- Ixora: Wilfredor, CC0, source
- Perfume: Takkk, CC BY-SA 3.0, source