Brief Introduction of Hada

Presenting Hada (or Khatag) is traditional practice of respect and hospitality in Tibet. If you are presenting a Hada to a statue or a high lama, please raise the Hada above your shoulder and bow. When you receive a Hada, it is proper to accept with both your hands.

Hada is a unique thing found in Tibetan custom. Most Hadas in Tibet are pure white. The white Hadas express their best wishes on many occasions, such as wedding, festivals, visiting the elders and entertaining guests. The white Hada, a long narrow scarf made of silk, embodies purity and good fortune.

There are also five-colored Hadas with blue, white, yellow, green and red color. Blue refers to the sky; white refers to cloud; green refers to water in rivers; red refers to space guardian deity and yellow refers to the ground. The five-colored Hada is used to worship Buddha and making colored arrows. According to Buddhism, the five-colored Hada is the costume of Buddha, so, it can just be used in some certain condition and It is the most precious gift.

Kinds of Hada

Generally speaking, there are 3 kinds of Hada: Special Class Neiku Hada, First Class Axi Hada and Second Class Suxi Hasa. Axi Hada and Suxi Hasa have upper, middle, lower levels. Neiku Hada is the Special Class Hada for imperial family. The Neiku Hada is wide and long with fine material. It has Great Wall pattern at edge and Eight Auspicious Badges and blessings on the Hada. It could not be bought at the local market in Tibet.