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10 lines on the lotus for kids

"The lotus" is a common topic for writing and speaking in school. Here are simple lines for every class, a short speech and useful words.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 12 November 2026

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5 lines on the lotus for UKG and Class 1

  1. The lotus is a flower.
  2. It grows in water.
  3. It is pink or white.
  4. It is very beautiful.
  5. It is our national flower.

10 lines on the lotus for Classes 1 to 3

  1. The lotus is the national flower of India.
  2. It grows in ponds and lakes.
  3. Its roots are in the mud under the water.
  4. Its big, round leaves float on the water.
  5. Lotus flowers are pink or white.
  6. The flower opens in the morning.
  7. Water drops roll off its leaves.
  8. The lotus is a symbol of purity.
  9. It is used in many festivals and prayers.
  10. I love the beautiful lotus.

10 lines on the lotus for Classes 4 and 5

  1. The lotus is the national flower of India.
  2. It grows in ponds, lakes and slow-moving water, with its roots in the mud below.
  3. Even though it grows in muddy water, the flower stays clean and beautiful.
  4. Its large, round leaves have a waxy surface, so water rolls off them like drops of pearl.
  5. Lotus flowers are usually pink or white and have many soft petals.
  6. The lotus is a symbol of purity, beauty and peace in Indian culture.
  7. It appears in ancient art, temples and many religious stories.
  8. Lotus seeds, called kamal gatta, and lotus stems, called kamal kakdi, are eaten in many Indian homes.
  9. The lotus teaches us to stay good and pure even in difficult surroundings.
  10. This is why the lotus is loved and respected across India.

A short speech on the lotus (Classes 3 to 5)

Good morning, everyone. Today I will speak about the lotus, the national flower of India.

The lotus grows in muddy ponds, yet its flower rises above the water, clean and beautiful. Its leaves are so waxy that water drops roll right off them. In Indian culture, the lotus stands for purity and peace.

The lotus teaches us to stay good and kind wherever we are. Thank you.

Useful words for talking about the lotus

  • lotus
  • flower
  • national flower
  • pond
  • lake
  • mud
  • petals
  • leaves
  • waxy
  • stem
  • roots
  • seeds
  • bloom
  • pink
  • white
  • purity
  • beauty
  • peace
  • symbol
  • sacred

How to practise at home

  1. Draw a lotus in a pond and label the flower, leaf, stem and roots.
  2. Explain in 2 sentences what the lotus teaches us.
  3. Name 3 national symbols of India and say one line about each.
  4. Practise the speech with a calm, clear voice.

Questions parents ask

How do I write 10 lines on the lotus?

Say that it is India's national flower, describe where it grows, its leaves and flowers, what it stands for and what it teaches us.

What are 5 lines on the lotus for UKG?

The lotus is a flower. It grows in water. It is pink or white. It is very beautiful. It is our national flower.

Why is the lotus the national flower of India?

The lotus has a special place in Indian culture and art, and it is a symbol of purity, beauty and peace.

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