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An informational display board, positioned indoors, explains the significance of Himalayan prayer flags. The board is tilted ninety degrees counter-clockwise and features text in English and Hindi. The main title reads "Know the Prayer Flag of the Himalayan Region." The board describes "Lung ta" prayer flags, highlighting their traditional five colors that represent the five elements of the cosmos, and their inscription with the Buddhist mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum." It further elaborates on the mantra, explaining its association with Avalokitesvara (a bodhisattva of compassion) and its meaning as "Behold! The jewel in the lotus" or "Praise to the jewel in the lotus." Each syllable of the mantra is detailed, explaining which vice it purifies: "Om" for pride, "Ma" for jealousy, "Ni" for passion and desire, "Padme" for ignorance and prejudice, and "Hum" for aggression and hatred. Illustrations show the different colored flags with their corresponding elements: blue for sky/space, white for air/wind, red for fire, green for water, and yellow for earth. Next to the board, a smaller sign in Marathi and English indicates "FREE WORKSHEETS AVAILABLE." Below this sign, two black mesh trays hold stacks of printed worksheets, some depicting outlines of pottery or artifacts, and others featuring dinosaur-related activities. The background includes a decorative white panel with intricate, reflective cut-out patterns, suggesting a museum or educational exhibition setting.
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