The Tibetan term for prayer flag is 'Dar Cho'. The term 'Dar' means to augment health wealth happiness life and fortune and 'Cho' refers to living beings. These gently waving prayer flags are said to send out positive energy with the aid of the wind which pervades the area bringing happiness and well-being to all. Blue flags symbolizes SKY White flags symbolizes AIR. Red Flag symbolizes of FIRE. Green symbolises NATURE. Yellow symbolises EARTH. The meaning of 'Om Mani Padme Hum' Om means "The sacred syllable" Mani means "Jewel" Padme means "Lotus" Hum means "Spirit of enlightenment" Reciting the mantra during meditation can cure pride jealousy ignorance greed and aggression. Keeping flags on the ground is considered disrespectful. Always hang them at a height the frame of the doorway is considered one of the right places. Fading color of the flags is considered auspicious as it is told that the breeze carries the prayers. Chinese new year is considered an auspicious time to put up the flags. These flags are handmade from satin and cotton by Tibetan artisans in Kathmandu Nepal. Each prayer flag is hand inked and hand printed. It a good omen to receive them as a gift.
