Namo Buddhaya,

can any one please explain me the significance of Talipot fan in Buddhism ? is it part of any traditional process ? I have seen many photos in internet as Bhikkus holding the Talipot HandFan, some covers their face while chanting. Is there any particular significance ?

thank you

Reference Images -
[![Bhikku with Talipot handfan 1](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hR3Ba.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hR3Ba.jpg)

[![Bhikku with Talipot handfan 2](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zj8Pj.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zj8Pj.jpg)

[![Bhikku with Talipot handfan 3](https://i.stack.imgur.com/y7tug.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/y7tug.jpg)