Tibetan Khatag is Used in Tibetan Customs For Offerings and greeting. Whenever Tibetan People visit one another, or receive or visit a lama, they offer a kata as a symbol of all things good. Also used adorning altars and Diety paintings .Tibetan Offering Scarf khatag embossed with the 8 auspicious symbolst is customary to offer white scarves . at this time, or at the very end, but this is not strictly necessary. If a khata is offered then it should be placed in front of the lama or at his side. Often, it will be returned to you as a blessing, but not always. They may be available for purchase before the ritual, but if you do not have one, you can offer a smile and a bow.
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