Bhairav Pyankhan. “Bhairava’s Dance” is an ancient masked dance performed by Newar community in Nepal and named after Bhairav Bhairava, an aspect of Shiva. It was first originated in Bhaktapur and brought to Pokhara while migrating. Although it was performed every 12 years in Bhaktapur, it is performed every 6 years in pokhara valley to better fulfill its cultural role. It was brought more than 236 years ago by Jitaram from Bhaktapur according to the guru Late Mr. Sarbagyaman Pradhananga . The rag (song)in this dance indicates that it was started at the time of last Malla King of Bhaktapur, Ranajit Malla.