Full movie of Historical Mask Dance (Jala: Pyakha)

According to the chronicle history Jala: Pyakha is reputedly the first mask dance of Nepal. Jala: pyakha is performed in the village Jala(Harisiddhi), Lalitpur located about 4Km away from Lagankhel, Patan and 9Km from capital city Kathmandu. The people who lives in Jala are called Jalmi's. The four main gates facing 4 directions are the main ways to enter the temple of Jala: Dhyah(Harisiddhi Mandir). The 18 hours long full performances of Jala: Pyakha (Harisiddhi Naach) is performed by 29 Newar Jalmi priest any many other followers obeying Jamli priest.The full dance drama is held twice a year. One on Yomari puni (the full moon of Mansir) and another on Holi (the full moon of Falgun). Beside the full performance of the drama, there are other special occasions when some of the Jaladyah deities and priests are invited to perform for sponsored special pujas which we call it the "Panchabali Puja", and similarly on 10th day of Dashain(mhoni), On those performances partly 'pyakha' (dance) is shown along with sacrifices.