Tibetan Flag Garland
The "Lupka" is a piece of fabric in the shape of a small flag on which a message (prayer, wish, or Buddhist invocation) is printed.
You will receive the garland rolled up, and you can iron the flags to achieve the desired (flat) shape.
The Tibetan tradition of prayer flags is a deeply rooted practice in the Himalayan region, particularly in Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and the Himalayan regions of India.
Garland Sizes:
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Small Model: The small garland is approximately 0.8 meters long and includes 10 lupkas, each about 7 cm in size.
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Large Model: The large garland is 5.2 meters long and includes 25 lupkas, each about 21 cm in size.
The lupkas alternate in white, blue, yellow, green, and red colors.
Spiritual Significance
Lupkas are considered instruments of blessing, protection, and the dissemination of positive prayers and wishes. Each flag is printed with Buddhist mantras, sacred symbols, or images of deities.
Colors and Elements
Each color represents one of the elements of nature: blue symbolizes the sky, white represents air, red is for fire, green signifies water, and yellow stands for earth.
Hung in Nature
hese prayer flags are hung in the open air, between poles or trees, on bridges, temples, or the roofs of houses, allowing the wind to flutter them. It is said that the wind carries prayers and blessings to all corners of the world.
Renewal
Prayer flags naturally degrade over time and due to exposure to the elements, which is considered a symbolic process of releasing prayers and renewing blessings. Worn-out flags are then replaced with new ones.
