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Majipa Lakhey Dance At Indra Jatra Festival
A masked performer dressed as Majipa Lakhey Aaju, also known as the Peaceful Bhairav, performs a sacred ritual dance on the second day of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Celebrated in Newar folklore as the guardian of children, Majipa Lakhey, or Shanta Bhairav, is a central figure in the eight-day Indra Jatra festival. The Lakhey dance is one of the most iconic traditional performances during the festivities. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12717088 |
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| Photographer | Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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