Mahakali Dance
This is one of the Newars ‘ most famous masked dances. It is based on the religious tale of’ Mahakali Mahalaxmi’ from a Hindu Puran. According to this, the three goddess Mahakali, Mahalaxmi, and Kumari (three of the eight deities protecting Kathmandu Valley’s eight paths and having distinct supporters of ghosts).
Eighty four sidhhas performed these mother goddesses in order to obtain mystical authority) went down to heaven to overcome the demons that spread excellent poverty and hardship among people. So the all-powerful goddesses waged and defeated a great war with the demons, thereby stabilizing peace and order on earth. After the excellent win over the demons, this dance demonstrates excellent pleasure and happiness.
Lakhey Dance
This is one of Nepal’s classic dance. Once in a year during the Indrajatra festival, which is held at the end of September or the first part of October for almost a week. Lakhey is man eating demons living in the thick woods, according to people’s faith. They are hunting animals and individuals crossing the jungle. They dance with jog every time they have a nice dinner. Lakhey dancers used to pick victims for sacrifices of human blood.
Monkey Dance
It is done by adolescents in their hands wearing traditional customs and sticks. The Nepalese still honor the sacred legends and myths. The monkeys conducted the dance to convey their pleasure and happiness to their Lord Ram and his wife Sita after their victory over Sri Lankan’s demon king Ravan, according to the religious epic Ramayan.
Khyak Dance
Khyaks are humans that are supernatural. They are thought to be goods and goddess followers. Before electricity came, they were noticeable to the individuals. They’re quite innocuous. They used to scare individuals at night. What the dancers do is simply the manifestation of the naughty nature of Khyak. To entertain gods and goddess, they conduct dances.
Kawan (Skeleton) Dance
Kawans are the evil spirits that are seen mostly at street-crossing and cremation-grounds, according to people’s faith. During their adventures they accompany the gods and goddess. Sometimes individuals are troubled, causing pain in the stomach. But by creating some products, one can quickly get rid of it, following a witch doctor’s recommendation.
Devi Daitya Sangram (The battle of Goddess and Demon)
This is a spectacular type of dance, here the hand of a courageous demon considers a lovely girl and falls in love with her instantly. Then he proposes to marry her, but she replies that in a fight she will accept only one who can defeat her. The selfish demon is getting very upset and trying to capture her. It’s not feasible, though. They’re starting to fight. The demon considers her like the furious in every place. Goddess kali collapses with fear on the floor. Then the goddess stands on him, one who is the universal power.
