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Consecration of "kata cloth" (Khata), cloth of sirim according to Bhutanese tradition

The "kata" cloth (Khata) is a sacred cloth in the Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist tradition that is widely used in the Kingdom of Bhutan. The offering of the kata is therefore not only a custom, but a symbol that conveys altruism, supreme respect and expression of goodwill in all periods of life, especially in the end of the deceased.

In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, the offering of a white kata is considered a mark of pure intention to send remembrance and prayers to the souls of the departed; the white color of the cloth reflects the desire for the deceased to escape suffering and enter peace, a magnificent spiritual homage and farewell.

When the Royal Palace officially announced the death of Her Majesty the Queen of the Thousand Year King}, the great loss of the Chakri Dynasty and the Thai people, the Royal Court of Bhutan paid tribute and glorified devotion to his spirit in accordance with ancient traditions and Buddhist beliefs.

The royal court of Bhutan summoned the King of the Thousand Years on the altar of the divine ceremony, with a white kata on the crown, with a butter lampstand on it as a Buddha offering, as a sign of light guiding the Spirit.

In this regard, King Jigmi and the Queen of Bhutan put on a white kata with a wreath of hands to be worshiped as the highest meaning.

The Kata cloth is thus a mark of pure mourning and charitable dedication to the spirit of the King Thousand Years to reach peace and break free from pity, which expresses the heart water and strong, deep ties to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Royal Family.

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