Staged in the royal court of Mulchowk inside Patan Durbar Square, Gaan Pyakhan is a sacred dance starting from Ghatasthapana and concluding on Ekadashi.
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Gaan Pyakhan (Asta Matrika Naach): The 350-Year-Old Traditional Dance
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Subarna Tandukar
Aug 11, 2026•6 min read
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Written by Subarna Tandukar
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