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Cultivated green lands on the foothill of Himalaya mountains in Nepal

Buildings around Boudha Buddhist shrine - retro filter. Baudhanath square, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Colorful Tibetan prayer flags flutter ancient prayers into serene mountain wind at top of high hill on blue sky background, symbolizing spiritual energy peaceful tranquility

Kathmandu, Nepal: prayer flags in rolls at Swayambhu Mahachaitya, a Buddhist temple complex on a hill in western Kathmandu - along with Borobudur in Java, Swayambhunath is considered one of the oldest Buddhist temple complexes in the world. Prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom.

Colorful prayer flags on the way to Everest Base Camp, Nepal

Tibetan prayer flags on a huge wooden pole. A prayer flag is a colorful rectangular cloth, often found strung along mountain ridges, passes and peaks high in the Himalayas. They are used to bless the surrounding countryside and for other purposes.

spinning prayer wheels at the Swayambhunath temple, meditation sessions at these monasteries

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, known for its cultural heritage, temples, and palaces. Thamel is a popular tourist area. The city is a spiritual hub with Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Boudhanath is a large Buddhist stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. It has a tall spire with Buddha's eyes and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's important to Tibetan Buddhists and a peaceful place for meditation.

Young Caucasian woman on the background of Tibetan prayer flags

Tibetean prayerflags

Boudhanath stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, focus on foreground

City view of Kathmandu with praying flags

Boudhanath Stupa, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Colorful traditional Buddhist prayer flags against blue sky.

Colorful Tibetan prayer flags on blurred Kathmandu cityscape background symbolizing cultural value and spiritual heritage of Nepali region, connection between earthly and spiritual realms

The prayer flags initiate peace and good tidings, their sacred mantras etched on the wind.

These colourful Tibetan Buddhist flags are a part of tradition to spread prayers and blessings throughout the environment. The five colors of the flags – blue, white, red, green, and yellow – respectively represent the five elements: sky, air, fire, water, and earth. Himachal Pradesh, a state in the Western Himalayas of northern India, characterised by extreme landscapes of mountain peaks and extensive river systems.

Religious prayer flags in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Young Caucasian woman on the background of Tibetan prayer flags

A stunning view of the stupa of Namobuddha in Nepal, set against a clear blue sky. Vibrant prayer flags flutter in the breeze, adding movement and color to the serene scene. The stupa, a sacred site in Buddhist tradition, stands as a symbol of peace and devotion. The interplay of the sky, the stupa's white structure, and the colorful flags captures the spiritual essence and natural beauty of this revered location.

Tibetan Buddhist scriptures blown by the wind, Tibetan flags

tibetan prayer flags are commonly on sacred places of buddhist culture

Buddist Prayer flags in Himalayas on top of Kunzum La pass, Himachal Pradesh, India. Elevation 4551 m.

Colorful Tibetan prayer flags on blurred Kathmandu cityscape background symbolizing cultural value and spiritual heritage of Nepali region, connection between earthly and spiritual realms

Tibetan prayer flags on the background of sky and tree

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Female tourist exploring monkey temple in Kathmandu

According to Buddhist legend, the first prayer flags were used by Gautama Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism is founded. Devas, which in Buddhism are a type of god-like, non-human entity, would carry flags with Gautama Buddha's prayers written on them into battle with asuras, which are a type of demi-god.

These colourful Tibetan Buddhist flags are a part of tradition to spread prayers and blessings throughout the environment. The five colors of the flags – blue, white, red, green, and yellow – respectively represent the five elements: sky, air, fire, water, and earth. Himachal Pradesh, a state in the Western Himalayas of northern India, characterised by extreme landscapes of mountain peaks and extensive river systems.

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Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

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