Exhibitions
Masks of Bhairava are displayed at various places in Kathmandu throughout the eight days of the festival. Bhairava is the terrifying aspect of Shiva. The largest ones are of Sweta Bhairava at Durbar Square, and of Akash Bhairava at Indra Chok. A pipe sticking out of the mouth of Sweta Bhairava dispenses alcohol and rice beer on different days.
The mask of Akash Bhairava is related to the Mahabharata. Some believe it to be the head of the first Kirat King Yalamber. Every night, different groups gather and sing hymns at Indra Chok.
An image of Indraraj Dyah with his outstretched hands bound with rope is exhibited on a tall platform at Maru near Durbar Square.
A tableau known as Dasavatar or the 10 incarnations of Vishnu is shown on the temple in front of Kumari House every night.
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