बोसीगाउँको एतिहासिक प्राचीन लाखे स्यायगु प्याखँ (राजकुमार र लाखेको युद्ध)

बोसीगाउँको एतिहासिक प्राचीन लाखे स्यायगु प्याखँ ~
राजकुमार र लाखेको युद्ध

It's a traditional musical drama performance where Rajkumar (Prince) fights with Lakhe (Demon which has been creating a trouble in town recently) till death. The drama ends with the victory of Rajkumar defeating Lakhe with the bow and arrows performing beautifully in an unique beat of Bansuri and Kheen. This musical drama is perform at Boshigaun Dabali during second day of the dark fourth night of Gunla observed by many locals and enthusiasts.

After about 12-15 minutes of musical performance (battle) the show comes to an end while Rajkumar hits his final bow to defeat Lakhe. The Lakhe falls on the ground and locals youth takes him to Naasa: Dyo where Devil leaves the body of Lakhe and reborns as pure and good one.

The local also believes that the reborn lakhe protects the town from evil and the lakhe dance is continued with new phase and enthusiast till Samayabaji Punhi (Next full moon) of Yanhla.

Text: @सन्तोष महर्जन
Photo: @Pradip Maharjan Photography
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