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.

This large garland, approximately 0.8 meters long, includes 10 Lupkas, alternating in white, blue, yellow, green, and red colors. Each Lupka (or flag) measures approximately 7 cm on each side.

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.

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.