Mipwa (meaning fire burning) Lakhey of Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal. Lakhey is a demon who is worshipped for its divine power in the Newar community. There are different Lakheys in different parts of the Newar community in and outside of Kathmandu valley. Lakhey wears a huge red, terrifying mask with prominent, bawdy eyes, protruding fangs, serrated teeth, and a wig.
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