17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Spirit of a Marigold

In Hinduism, flowers are used to worship deities. Different flowers are used to symbolize various concepts. Marigold flowers, for example, represent auspiciousness and are often offered to gods as a symbol of faith and surrender.

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Date Taken: 03.2019
Date Uploaded: 04.2019
Photo Location: Kathmandu , Nepal
Copyright: © Maia Blumofe