Priests impersonated as deities perform Harisiddhi Naach on the premises of Harisiddhi Temple in Lalitpur. This traditional dance is considered as the First Mask Dance of Nepal which is performed twice every year on the day of Yomari Purnima and Phalgu Purnima.
Battle between Sugriv and Bali Rāja
At the start of the climactic scene in the pyākhã, the Triśakti appear center stage, mirrored by the curtain showing their likeness that is raised to conceal them. Together with Sugrîv, Bali Rāja, and others, the Triśakti Devis described in the historical accounts are seen by all in their full regalia with shimmering headdresses, silver chain garlands, breast plates, and ornate bone aprons. Offering the true pointed sword of siddhi for wisdom and success, Harisiddhi Triśakti provides the means for Sugrîv to destroy Bali Rāja, the foolish Demon king of ignorance. Jumping over the special tantric curtain, Sugrîv leaps directly into the battle scene, sword in hand, to defeat and behead Bali Rāja.
Immediately following this is the celebration of the success, victory, and renewal of life. Since the Triśakti are all fierce deities, there is a final pańca bali blood sacrifice including sheep, ducks, fish and buffalo. While the Triśakti deities are lifted off the ground to drink the blood of each animal, a separate group of musicians play the pańca baja offering music to accompany the pańca bali sacrifice.
Order is restored, when and the Betal licks up the blood. Malini offers flowers to Indra, King of the Gods, and the elephant Kisi runs freely on the stage.
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