The blue symbolizes the sky, white symbolizes the cloud, green symbolizes the river water, red symbolizes the dharma protector and yellow symbolizes the ground.
The colorful hada is to be presented to the Bodhisattva or the close relative to make the colorful arrow, being precious a lot. According to the Buddhism religious doctrine, the colorful hada is the costume of the Bodhisattva, so it only can be used in some special circumstances. Presenting hada is the most common etiquette among the Tibetan people to show purity, honesty, sincerity and respect to others. In Tibet, at the funeral and wedding ceremony, receiving or sending someone, visiting elders and betters, going to the Buddha Statues, you may feel the habit of presenting hada at all the circumstances above.
It is said that when the Tibetan people go to the temple, they would present a hada first and then make their pilgrimage to the Buddha Statue or visit the halls. When they decide to leave the temple, they also leave a hada there, suggesting that though they have left there, their hearts are still in the temple. The action of presenting hada varies from person to person.
Generally, people hold the hada in both hands high, being parallel with the shoulders. Then they extend forward and bow to present it to others. When the hada is parallel with the top of the head, it shows the most sincere respect and best wishes. The one who receives the hada also should receive it with both hands respectfully.
When presenting hada to the elders, you should hold your hands above the head and your body should forerake as well, holding the hada to the sits or feet. When presenting hada to the people of the same generation or subordinates, you may tie it on the neck of them. Khata is one of the essential pieces of cloth in Tibetan culture.
The term Khata is an informal and formal term for the traditional Tibetan scarf is call Jel-Dhar. We think it would be important for us to write about this culture. The most common colour of the Khata is white to signify the purity of the intention of the offerer, with no negative thoughts or motives behind it. There are other colours use in Khata like Blue, red, green and Yellow.
It looks like a long scarf, and it has auspicious signs and Mantras inscribed on it. It is an essential part of our life and would use for all the occasion from birth to marriage and even death.
It is a sign of love and respect for others. The offering of Khata is one of the most well-known customs in Tibetan culture. When you arrive in Tibet for your Tibet travel, you will be offered the Khata on arrival or departure from Lhasa or Tibet.
The size and fabric quality of Khata can be different for the choice of presenter. The most elegant one is made of pure silks, and the most simple one is made of simple cotton. It is not a matter of the quality of the cloth, but then it is the matter of sincerity of the offerer.
There are many different schools of thought about the origin of the Khata. The most popular one is from the Han Dynasty. During the Han dynasty, they send a diplomatic mission to the western region. The diplomats pass through Tibet and present silk roll to the leader of the local chief.
Those times silks were ceremonial offering, and it symbolizes pure friendship. This etiquette of showing friendliness and wishes was the practice in the local tribe. Khatag is a Tibetan word meaning silks in Tibetan language.
Presenting khatag is very popular culture in Tibet. People offer khatag when they visit parents, worship the Buddha, see somebody off, welcome someone home, and so on. While offering the khatag the presenter makes a little bow and the receiver accepts it with both hands held in front of them and immediately puts it on around his neck and wears it.
Presenting Khatags for guests prevails on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. However, when presenting khatag to seniors, the two arms should be raised up above the head.
When presenting a khatag to people of the same age or younger, the presenter can tie the khatag directly to their necks. It is remarkable that some Tibetans even take a khatag with them when they go out in case that they meet friends or relatives; and some Tibetans even seal khatag in letters so that they can send their very best wishes. This is one of the most popular customs in Tibet where all of the people follow it interestingly. With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs.
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Best friend among friends and relatives are also used Neiku Khata. Etiquettes of Presenting Khata: When presenting Khata to a renowned Buddha, you must bend over and bend your head to 90 degrees. You must hold Buddha in both hands over your head and offer it to the throne of the living Buddha. For the people of the same generations and subordinates, you can just tie the Khata on their neck or put on their hands. For younger generations or subordinates, you can place Khata just on their shoulders.
On weddings or funerals, for greeting and gifts, and expressing thank, which all use Khata in Tibet. Depending on different occasions, Khata is folded in different ways. Today, in people's social interaction, the use of Khata is more extensive than the past time. It is beyond reproach. But it is worth notice that some abuse, resulting in a form of social etiquette becoming a little vulgarization.
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