This majestic flower has been a symbol of spiritual growth, prosperity, and beauty for thousands of years. But what makes the lotus so special that it's revered as India's national flower ...

For a show full of nudity, sex, drugs and even incest, it’s not entirely surprising that “The White Lotus” might be censored in certain countries. But a much less obvious scene was altered on ...

This story appears in the May 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. A few years ago I was on an assignment in India ... fragrant lotus and magnolia flowers. But I decided to photograph ...