IMPORTANCE OF LOTUS Nelumbo nucifera  CULTIVATION  WITH  FISHES

From ancient times the SCARED lotus has been a divine symbol in traditions  . The growth of its pure beauty from the mud Lotus is an aquatic plant and grows in natural waters. Earlier it was grown in temples ponds with soun machlyao , now there are common practices to grow lotus plant with fishes specially ornamental fishes, . For sanctity  religious views  ornamental purposes  and for food value .because various parts ( rich in nutrients )of the plant are used .So cultivation if this plant  in mineral rich water bodies has great value  to farmers for enrichment. As this plant absorbed minerals and  dirt and clear the water for fishes to grow This one way purify the water and on the other hand beautify  the water body.

Key Words: Lotus, Minerals ,  Nutrients Ornamental fishes,