Lakhe
Lakhe Dance is a one of the most popular traditional musical culture from Nepal which is performed by the Newar community on the occasion of a special festival like Indrajatra. In this dance, dancers wear the colorful dresses and terrific masks and show their aggression by different type of movements. Lakhe dance is very interesting so it is very popular among the nepali people. This dance is performed in different places of the Nepal during Gnulla festival and in Kathmandu during Indra Jatra. The dance begins with the loud and noisy sound of traditional musical instruments such as Mridanga, damphu, dhyangro, jhyali , which are played by the accompanying musicians. The dance movements are characterized by jumps, twists, and turns, which are accompanied by the beating of drums and cymbals. During the performance, the Lakhe dancers interact with the audience and perform various stunts, such as jumping over a fire or climbing a pole. The dance also features a lot of humor and entertainment, which keeps the audience engaged. It is said that demon king Kansa used his sister Putna to kill the lord Krishna. All peple love the Krishna, so It is a tradition to pray for the death of Putna, which started on the day of Nag Panchami, remembering that putana died on that day. It is said that when King Harisinhadeva brought Taleju Bhawani from Simraungadh to the valley, Lakhe was brought along with the goddess. Some argue that Thakuri Raja who came from Nuwakot brought Lakhe to the valley. According to the genealogy of the Nepalese language, it is also said that King Gunakamdev started the tradition of lakhe dance. People from other communities as well as foreign tourists flock to see the dance. There is an old saying that this dance is performed at night so that ghosts do not come and dead souls do not cause pain. Overall, the Lakhe dance is an important part of Nepali culture and heritage. It is a colorful and vibrant dance form that showcases the unique traditions and customs of the Newari community
