Beautiful Hibiscus

A beautiful Hibiscus Blooms in the National Zoo here in D.C.

HIBISCUS

The Hibiscus Flower symbolizes the essence of The Sun in Indian Philosophy.  Here is the Sun Verse from the Navagraha Stotra (Prayer to the 9 Planets):- 

   

I salute Divaakara (Sun) who shines like the Hibiscus blossom, is descendent of sage Kaashyapa, of great splendor, and the destroyer of all Ignorance & Darkenss (Tamas).