Twelve years, one sacred dance

Carried forward by generations of the Putuwar community, the Akash Bhairav dance blends fear, devotion, and discipline.

Sanju Putuwar, 28, from Halchok, Kathmandu, has a deep love for culture. Since childhood, he has been drawn to festivals and processions, often accompanying his grandfather, Indra Bahadur, a guru of traditional drums, during performances and lending a hand in religious rituals.