what is a khata
A khata (Tibetan: à½à¼à½à½à½à½¦à¼ ; Dzongkha: à½à½à½à¼à½à½¦ kapni, Mongolian: ÑÐ°Ð´Ð°Ð³. [ÏÉtÉk] , Nepali: à¤à¤¦à¤¾ khada) is a traditional ceremonial scarf in Tibetan Buddhism.It originated in Tibetan culture and is common in cultures and countries where Tibetan Buddhism is practiced.he khata symbolizes purity and compassion and are worn or presented with incense at many ceremonial occasions, including births, weddings, funerals, graduations and the arrival or departure of guests.