A vermilion lotus associated with water, flow, and the "dwelling place" of the self.
Each center is visualized as a "lotus" with a specific number of petals, a seed mantra ( Bija ), an associated element ( Tattva ), and presiding deities. 3. The Seven Primary Centers
Curious, Vikram showed Ananda his "perfect" PDF on his tablet. "Look at this detail," Vikram said. "It describes the as a shining thread, like a flash of lightning. It says the nadi is the path to liberation."