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Photographs in Maenbi

Gonpo and Gonmo dance back to back when its time for entering back Gonpo Gonmo kneeing down dancing for almost two hours Gonpo Gonmo and Chhampon (lead master) in full swing All three dancers in line dance as its last round/step Chhampon (lead master) beating cymbol leading Gonpo Gonmo towards exist door Dancers heading towards temple Lady bowing to Gonpo Gonmo to receive blessing as it is about to set Dancers dancing having huge mask on their head circumumbulating the statue
Statue of Guru Nangse Zilneon under construction at Takila Statue of Guru Nangse Zilneon at Takila under Lhuentse Guru statue at Takila facing towards Minjay gewog Dancer smiles from the hole as one takes pictures Every strong man can change and get inside and dance Dancers looks through this small hole while dancing Gonpo and gonmo Guru statue at Takila where second day Chha festival is celebrated People beneath Guru statue came for Chha festival
Bro dancers with chrysanthemum hats Young Bro participants facing towards Guru statue chanting Beautifully dressed costume Bro performers reciting songs Bro performers have to perform Bro with dance of Gonpo and Gonmo Gonpo Gonmo blessing people facing Guru statue at Takila Man's changing dancers while some people gets blessings for Gonpo and Gonmo Gonpo and Gonmo standing infront of Guru statue and people gets blessings from there People crowded near by Gonpo and Gonmo to receive blessings
People takes pictures while some gets blessings Gonpo and Gonmo in silky costume Gonpo and Gonmo standing infront of Guru statue and people gets blessings from there Whlte mask with white costume is Gonmo and black is Gonpo Gonpo Gonmo standing facing towards Guru Statue People bowing to the Gonpo and Gonmo receiving blessings Gonpo and Gonmo standing infront of Guru statue and people gets blessings from there Dancer's inside Gonpo and Gonmo take rest while people gets blessings

Maenbi in Places


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