Khata
A khata or khatag also (Khada) is a traditional ceremonial scarf in Tibetan Buddhism and in tengerism. It is widely used by the Tibetan, Nepali, Hindustani Gorkha, Bhutanese and Lepcha people in various occasions. It originated in Tibetan culture and is common in cultures and countries where Tibetan Buddhism is practiced or has strong influence. The practice of using khatas has influenced people of other communities too who are in close relation to these communities. It is predominantly used in Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India other parts of the world. It is a symbol of honour and respect. It is used in Tibetan religious ceremony, ceremonial and traditional dances of etc., It is offered in monasteries and temples. It holds religious and cultural significance.
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A Tibetan khata | |||||||||
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| Tibetan | ཁ་བཏགས་ | ||||||||
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| Mongolian Cyrillic | хадаг | ||||||||
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| Hindi | खतक | ||||||||