I had a few things on my mind regarding a few symbolisms and did some research. Please add your own thoughts or knowledge on these topics!

What do the different colors of the lotus flower mean?

In Buddhist tradition, the lotus (padme) is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. Each color of lotus has a different meaning.

The white lotus represents the state of spiritual perfection and total mental purity. It is associated with the goddess White Tara. In Christian tradition, the white lotus also represents the Virgin Mary.

The pink lotus represents the Buddha, as pink is considered the highest color of the lotus.

The red lotus represents original nature and purity of the heart. This lotus represents love, compassion, and other feelings associated with the heart.

The blue lotus represents victory of the spirit over the senses. It signifies the wisdom of knowledge.

What is the symbolic meaning of the apple?

The apple is the symbol of the divine.
Apple trees are symbolic of wisdom and guidance.
Slice an apple in half horizontally, take a look, you will see a pentagram.
In many spiritual writings, the pentagram is a symbol of power.

What is the difference between a clockwise swastika and a counter clockwise swastika?

The word Swastika is derived from the phonetic ancient script Su (good) + ASTI, = SUASTIKA, a finite existence-to be symbolised in the macro cosmic creation of the clockwise motion of our galaxy represented as the 'Vishu Chakra' on the right hand forefinger of Lord Vishnu. It is also seen on the palm of elephant god Ganesha, worshipped and evoked at the beginning of any auspicious work.

The clockwise suastika is seen in the Hopi civilization as the sun to symbolize progession of time and life in well being.

In Indus valley civilization suastika seals the clockwise suastika was a permit given to traders to set out from the city during the day.

The counter clockwise SWA (sanskrit-destrction by fire) + ASTI , the finite existence -to be is anti thesis to life. It is symbolic of evil,darkness,death,sacrifice to evoke the 'power & destruction' in Hindu tantric practices of the 'shakti' maniufestations.

In Indus valley civilization the counter wise Swastika seal was a permit for merchants to enter the city after sunset or in the darkness.

In Hinduism, the two symbols represent the two forms of the creator god Brahma: facing right (clockwise) to represents the evolution of the universe, facing left (counter-clockwise) to represent the *involution*/destruction of the universe in end time called 'Kalyug'.

The counter clockwise swastika ,symbolic of 'power & destruction' of 'shakti' is however erroneously used by modern neo pandits & considered extremely holy and auspicious . It is regularly misused to decorate items related to Hindu culture throughout the subcontinent of India, and even by NRI's .It can be seen on the sides of temples, religious scriptures, gift items, wedding cards and letterheads.

The conterclockwise swastika was selected and used by Hitler as symbol of power & destruction' by human sacrifice to evoke the aryan tantric 'shakti' .