Prayer Flags, Sikkim

The Prayer Flags can be seen almost any where in Sikkim on hilltops or on building tops. These flags are an integral part of the landscape of Sikkim. These flags have prayers inscribed on them. There are four types of Prayer flags.

Lungta or wind Horse are strips of clothes attached with bamboo poles. These flags have the figure of a horse with the mystical jewel on its back. Chopen or luck flag are long, narrow oblong in shape. These types of flags are tied on twigs of trees, bridges and top of hills.

Gyalsten or Victorious Banner has a large amount of holy text on them including the eight lucky signs. Glan-po stob ryyas or Vast lucky flag include symbols such as crossed Dorjee in the centre with a peacock.

 

 

 

 

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