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रक्तला

noun

रक्तला meaning in English

A red lotus or a red-colored flower.

Detailed Explanation

A term used in Hindi to describe a lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) that is red in color, or more generally, any red flower. In literary and poetic contexts, it often symbolizes beauty, purity, or the divine, specifically referencing the red variety of the lotus which is distinct from the white lotus.

📝 Cultural Context

While 'कमल' (kamal) is the standard word for lotus, 'रक्तला' is a more poetic or specific compound word emphasizing the red color (रक्त = blood/red) of the flower. It is frequently found in classical Hindi poetry and literature.

उदाहरण वाक्य

झील में रक्तला खिल रही थी।
The red lotus was blooming in the lake.
उसने अपने बालों में रक्तला का फूल लगाया था।
She had a red lotus flower in her hair.

पर्यायवाची शब्द

लाल कमल लाल फूल

विलोम शब्द

श्वेत कमल सफेद फूल