Prayer flags
Popular among bikers and trademark for Buddhist cities are these prayer flags that come in various colours.
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The flags have prayers printed with woodblock.
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There are two kinds of prayer flags – Lung ta (horizontal) and Darchog (vertical).
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Flags tied up around the countrysides are for the protection and welfare of the area.
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The flags come in proper order – blue, white, red, green and yellow that represent the five elements.
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