Product ID: WMBF0001

Buddhist Procession Flag

Product Description:
“Sesatha” deriving its name from the Sanskrit term ‘ Shvetha-Chatra’ or ‘white-umbrella’ is believed to have served both a functional and ritual purpose of a sunshade for the aristocracy and as a symbol of grandeur and reverence at religious and other cultural observances. It first appeared on the island. as a shade for the Sri Maha Bhodi sapling brought here by their Sangamitta, the daughter of Emperor Asoka and founder of an order of Buddhist nuns in Sri Lanka. She was accompanied by a retinue of 500 Bhikkunis and 18 artisans representing diverse crafts and industries, necessary to perform Sri Maha Bodhi-associated rituals. Today, Sesatha is an item of home décor and an embellishment for ceremonial observances such as Pereheras and temples.

Product Specification:
40 x 25 x 214 CM, 30 x 20 x 183 CM, 82 x 26 x 214 cm

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