Masked Dances of Kathmandu Valley
- Name (English)
- Masked Dances of Kathmandu Valley
- Type
- Traditional Dance
- Description
Masked Dances of Kathmandu Valley
The Kathmandu Valley is renowned for its elaborate masked dances performed during religious festivals (Jatras).
Key Examples
- Lakhe Dance: A dramatic dance representing a demon protector (Lakhe), performed primarily during Indra Jatra.
- Mahakali, Devi, and Kumari Dances: Sacred dances performed during major festivals to honour Hindu goddesses.
- Charya Nritya: An ancient, esoteric Buddhist Tantric ritual dance form performed by Bajracharya priests.
- Nava Durga Dance: Performed in Bhaktapur, representing the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga.
- Religious Association
- Hindu & Buddhist
- Region / Province
- Kathmandu Valley
- Cultural Significance
- Traditional ritual performances that embody Tantric Hindu and Buddhist mythologies, serving as a vital medium of communal identity.