Pachali Bhairav mask dance concludes after 12 year wait
The 470 years old Gathu Pakhya dance festival concluded in Kathmandu. This unique mask dance of Pachali Bhairav and other Gods and Deities takes place only every 12 years. The festival involves the drinking of fresh blood. Nepal. 5th November 2011
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- date:5 November 2011
- dimensions:15.72 x 11.92 in. (4716 x 3576 px)
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The 470 years old Gathu Pakhya dance festival concluded in Kathmandu. This unique mask dance of Pachali Bhairav and other Gods and Deities takes place only every 12 years. The festival involves the drinking of fresh blood. Nepal. 5th November 2011
Details
- id:913230
- date:5 November 2011
- dimensions:15.72 x 11.92 in. (4716 x 3576 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:51.26 MB
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