Lungdhar

Lungdhar (Wind-Fahnen) in Ura-Tal, Bumthang.
Diese hohen Gebetsfahnen stehen an Bergflanken oder Höhenrücken. Sie werden für einzelne Personen errichtet und sollen Glück, Schutz etc. bringen. Sie sind mit dem Windpferd (lungta) und individuellen Texten, Name und Alter des Auftraggebers bedruckt. Das Aufstellen ist eine größere Zeremonie, für die zuvor ein Astrologe befragt wird.

Lungdhar (wind flags) in Ura Valley, Bumthang.
These tall prayer flags can be seen on hillsides and ridges. They are erected for specific persons to give good luck, protection etc and are printed with the lungta (wind horse),individual texts, name and age of the person. Putting them up involves astrologers and lots of ceremony.

HFF, folks, and may the flags bring continued good health to you!

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Malik Raoulda ^club

Vraiment impressionnants ces hauts drapeaux de prière..!
Merci pour toutes ces informations.
HFF. et bon weekend.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Merci beaucouop, Malik! Stay safe!

4 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Very well captured; thank you for the info.
Safe and healthy FF Gudrun.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you, Jaap, take care!

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Thanks for the info'.. Gudrun... I'd never heard of 'Lundghar' before... // ''HFF'' and 'good wishes' too... from David J'.. UK.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Many thanks, David!

4 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

HFF and a nice WE ahead !!!!!!!!!!!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Merci beaucoup, Marie-claire!

4 years ago.

Ernst Doro ^club

Du machst jetzt weite Reisen - im Archiv!
Eine gute Alternative!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Ernst Doro ^club

Schönen Dank, Jörg! Besser als gar nicht reisen;-)

4 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

HFF and stay safe!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thanks a lot, Andy!

4 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

Sehr beeindruckend. Wieder etwas dazu gelernt, für mich waren Windfahnen bis jetzt nur zur Bestimmung der Windrichtung da. Was gibt es doch für verschiedene Traditionen auf der Welt.... HFF Gudrung, bleib gesund und ein gutes Wochenende.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Dank dir, Christa! Ich wusste nur, dass diese hohen eine andere Bedeutung als die bunten Gebetsfahnen haben, den Rest habe ich nachgelesen;-)

4 years ago.

Berny ^club

HFF Gudrun und bleib gesund!
Gut wenn man ein großes Archiv hat in diesen Zeiten ;-)

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Berny ^club

Danke vielmals, Berny! So ist es, und Archiv auslüften ist ja auch mal ganz nett;-)

4 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

wonderful wonderful this payerflags!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Mille grazie, Annemarie!

4 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Have a great day.....and stay safe /healthy:)

4 years ago.

©UdoSm ^club

OK, man sollte diese Bräuche nicht missachten, denn es heißt schon seit Jhd. "Wer glaubt wird selig"...

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to ©UdoSm ^club

Herzlichen Dank, Udo! Ja, ob man sein Geld in den Klingelbeutel steckt oder einem Lama zukommen lässt, gibt sich nichts:-)

4 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Nice shot, thanks for the interesting notes.

HFF and stay safe.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you so much, DOug!

4 years ago.

Ernst Doro ^club

Happy Fence Friday to All of You

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Ernst Doro ^club

Danke, gleichfalls!

4 years ago.

Falk Preusche ^club

Sehr interessante Fahnen vor dem Zaun. HFF, Gudrun.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Falk Preusche ^club

Besten Dank, Falk! Die sieht man dort überall:-)

4 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg ^club

Wächst da auch Hopfen?? ;-DD

Healthy HFF, Gudrun - xund bleiben und durchhalten!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg ^club

Tausend Dank, Dida! Nee, auf über 3000 wächst grad noch ein bissle Buchweizen;-)

4 years ago.

Erhard Bernstein ^club

HFF Gudrun!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Erhard Bernstein ^club

Danke vielmals, Erhard!

4 years ago.

Petar Bojić ^club

HFF and a good weekend!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Petar Bojić ^club

Many thanks, Petar!

4 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

An interesting image and information, Gudrun. HFF, stay safe and best wishes for the weekend.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thanks a lot, George! Have a good weekend and take care!

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

That looks unusual my friend.

HFF, have a safe weekend. Herb

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you, Herb! Unusual to our western eyes but quite common there.

4 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Interesting photo and narrative Gudrun, Thank you.
HFF and a good weekend but stay safe.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you so much, Roger! It's a totally different culture to ours.

4 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

They look spectacular Gudrun! HFF.
Have a good weekend and stay safe.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Thanks very much, Rosa! In Bhutan you can see them everywhere!

4 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Bel alignement !****
HFF Gudrun.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Merci beaucoup, Jocelyne!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

A beautiful image Gudrun. I love these wind flags. I have never heard of them before but they make a striking image, particularly with the lovely blue sky behind them. HFF and have a good weekend.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Thanks a lot, Carol! The tall flags seem to be a Bhutanese speciality, but the usual multicoloured small prayer flags are also everywhere.

4 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Interessant ! Davon hatte ich bisher nichts gehört. Danke fürs Zeigen und Erklären, Gudrun ! HFF und ein sicheres Wochenende !

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Schönen Dank, Uli! Diese Sorte scheint ein Bhutan-special zu sein, aber die üblichen bunten Gebetsfahnen hat's natürlich auch:-)

4 years ago.

grobi358 ^club

HFF Gudrun, da Du die Fahnen sicher berührt hast bist Du vor allem Ungemach gefeit ;)) Bleib gesund!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to grobi358 ^club

Danke, Karsten! Die habe ich nicht berührt, aber vielleicht tun's die kleinen bunten auch:-)

4 years ago.

Antje P. ^club

Ein wunderbares Bild, Gudrun!
HFF und gute Gesundheit auch für dich!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Antje P. ^club

Herzlichen Dank, Antje!

4 years ago.

Madeleine Defawes ^club

Superbe image !
HFF et reste en bonne santé

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Madeleine Defawes ^club

Merci, Madeleine!

4 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A nicely detailed shot of the flags and the location looks lovely! I've heard of prayer flags, but the ones I've seen have been "pennant" style.........these are new to me :-)

HFF Gudrun..........and have a super weekend.

4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you, Keith! I have seen the tall ones onla in Bhutan, the other ones are everywhere (I even brought some home with me;-)

4 years ago.

Erika Akire

...was für ein schöner Brauch...HFF Gudrun und pass auf dich auf...

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Erika Akire

Großen Dank, Erika! Vielleicht hilft's ja was;-)

4 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

HFF Gudrun Bleib Gesund!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Vielen Dank, Fred!

4 years ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

thanks a lot, HFF

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Mario Vargas ^club

Gracias, Mario!

4 years ago.

Scott Holcomb ^club

There is much to pray about now
HFF

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Scott Holcomb ^club

Thank you, Scott! Indeed, you can bet the lamas earn good money there;-)

4 years ago.

* ઇઉ * ^club

The different customs and rituals of the people are incredibly fascinating.
A wonderful documentation, Gudrun!
HFF, and have a wonderful weekend.
Stay safe and well!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to * ઇઉ * ^club

Thank you so much, * ઇઉ * ! Buddhism is very much part of daily life in Bhutan.
A good and safe weekend to you too!

4 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Interesting Image Gudrun.
HFF stay safe TOZ

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Thaks a lot, TOZ! Have a good weekend!

4 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

wieder was gelernt.
HFF!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Schönen Dank, Markus! Ich muss das immer erst nachlesen..;-)

4 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

very interesting and well taken !
HFF & HWE !

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Mille grazie, Nora! Have a goof weekend!

4 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

These are amazing!

HFF to you, Gudrun. :)

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Thanks very much, Karen! Just think of all the trees they felled for this;-)

4 years ago.

niraK68 ^club

bestimmt nicht so leicht aufzustellen. HFF Gudrun

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to niraK68 ^club

Dankr, Karin! Ich glaube, die sind schon geübt in sowas;-)

4 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Gudrun

A very nice picture, and great idea!!
Maybe we could all have one? (Or all have shares in one?)

Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thanks a lot, Peter! Oh yes, that would be nice, may be our wishes would come true:-)

4 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

An unusual and very interesting fence image, I hope that you have had a HFF and that your weekend is a nice one Gudrun

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Thank you so much, Peter! Enjoy your weekend!

4 years ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Interesting information about praying flags! Belated HFF and stay safe, Gudrun!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Many thanks, Dimas! The Bhutanese have so many dofferent prayer flags for different occasions it's quite confusing;-)

4 years ago.

Esther ^club

I never knew about these.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thank you, Esther! Nor did I before I traveled there, and I always have to look up all the details...

4 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

HFF Gudrun. It is always a delight to see prayer flags on a hill like this. There are many in Sikkim too...
Keep safe and well!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Thanks a lot, Diana! Yes, Sikkim and Bhutan are neighbours and share their cultural heritage.

4 years ago.

Amelia ^club

I have seen prayer flags on Panoramio, but they were multicoloured. These seem to have a more serious intent.
HFF, Gudrun, and enjoy your weekend.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

hanks very much, Amelia! The multi coloured ones are also in widespread use, every mountain pass is covered with them:-) They have prayer flags for every occasion.

4 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

I think we all need them for good luck and real protection from our unseen enemy. HFF keep safe in these days.

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Thanks a lot, Steve! Take care and stay safe!

4 years ago.

Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

Verspäteten HFF!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

Schönen Dank, Karl!

4 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Sehr beeindruckendes Dokument aus einer ganz anderen Welt. Wie schön, wenn man jetzt in Erinnerungen schwelgen kann. HFF, wünsche Dir ein sonniges WE - und bleib gesund, Gudrun !

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Herzlichen Dank, Norbert! ALte Fotos durchgehen, Fotobücher machen... langwelig wird's so nicht;-)

4 years ago.

Marta Wojtkowska ^club

Very interesting detail - unknown to me till now.
Belated HFF, Gudrun!

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Marta Wojtkowska ^club

Thank you, Marta!

4 years ago.

Xata ^club

We should all need that now... belated HFF Gudrun

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Obrigada, Isabel! So true, so maybe it helps if you believe in it;-)

4 years ago.

Mecklenburg-Foto (Re… ^club

Hoffentlich hilft das dann auch, ist sicher nicht ganz billig ;-)

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Mecklenburg-Foto (Re… ^club

Vielen Dank, Reinhard! Wenn man ganz fest dran glaubt...;-)

4 years ago.

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