History of Prayer Flags
Historically, the hoisting of prayer flags to guarantee good fortune was an event that occurred within the nomadic communities of Tibet, however, this ritual effort has shifted in meaning by having assumed a more religious significance.
    Flags are used as wishes for good things for others, as well as those who display them to the wind as a practice of good karma.     [+] More
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Inauspicious Day

In Tibetan Buddhism these inauspicious days are known as Baden.Strictly in these days, flags should not be flown, erect and hoist. Flags are flown on auspicious days such as Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and when the stars are in auspicious arrangements according to Tibetan almanac. Flags are flown by families from all economic backgrounds, and they are flown on such important occasions as the third day of the Tibetan New Year, marriages, and official functions. Flags are also hoisted in the event of interferences, or illness, in order to avert further misfortunes. Some days of each calendar year are considered to be inauspicious days on which to hang prayer flags.


(These dates do not apply to flags, which have already been hung.)

Inauspicious days to hang prayer flags in 2008-2009 are:

Strictly please do not hang prayer flags and banner on these following days


List of Baden for the Year 2010

MonthDays
 January
 February24
 March7,22
 April2,18,29
 May11,14,26
 June10,21
 July3,18,30
 August13,25
 September6,9,21
 October3,17,29
 November13,25
 December9,22
List of Baden for the Year 2011

MonthDays
 January2,8,20,31
 February3,16,27
 March
 April
 May
 June
 July
 August
 September
 October
 November
 December