The Nyulayma cham dance
Resource #: 67613 (URL for reference)
Devotees watching Tsechu (English )
Tibet and Himalayas: Terma Dance, Bhutan Cultural Library
Location: Chukha
Keywords: Cham, Chhukha, Chukha Dzong, people, Tsechu, ྀTsechu
Description:
by Dawa Tshering
The Chams of Pema Lingpa was introduced in fifteenth century. Before Juging appear, the Nyulay Ma Cham is displayed. It is believed that before Juging comes the Nyulay Ma summon the harming devils and the spirits for the Juging to subdue them.
Associated Resources
This resource was provided by Shejun (Documentation of Bhutan's Oral Cultures sponsored by Arcadia). The copyright holder is Shejun (only private uses permitted).
Resource type: Image
Photographer: Dawa Tshering
Photograph Date: 31/Oct/2014