Lakhey dance in photos

KATHMANDU: AUGUST 23 – In the Newar community, religious dances are performed according to different times and festivals. Most dances are related to the story of gods and goddesses. Lakhey dances are also major dances.

There are various differences of opinion as to when the practice of not dancing in the Kathmandu Valley started. Some have said that when King Harisingh Dev brought Taleju Bhavani from Simraungadh to the valley, Lakhey was brought with the goddess. Some even argue that the Thakuri king from Nuwakot brought Lakhey with him to the valley.