Kumuda

Kumuda, “the white water-lily”

Grammar: neuter noun; a flower (Hindi kuī).

Meaning: the white water-lily.

In the scriptures: in the snāna at a grahaṇa, kumuda is among the things placed in the kalaśas (Uttara Parva, Chapter 125). In the pūjā of King Bali it is offered with kamala, kahlāra and red lotus flowers, with gandha, dīpa, naivedya and akshata (Uttara Parva, Chapter 140).

Sources

• Bhavishya Purāṇa, Uttara Parva, Chapters 125, 140