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Manage No PI00005091 Country Nepal Year 2017-11-09 ICH Domain Oral traditions and representations, Performing Arts, Social practices, rituals, festive events
Description | Majipa Lakhe is visited by Devi Nach performers from neighboring village. They will perform along with living goddess-Kumari, Bhairab, Ganesh, Dasha Avatars, Pulukishi and other deities in eight-days procession. | ||
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Photographer | Hitkaji Gurung | ||
Place | Majipat, Kathmandu | File Size | 7.91MB |
Definition | 72 DPI | File Format | JPG |
Copyright | Hitkaji Gurung, ICHCAP |
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