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Newar Culture

The Kusule, also known as Kusle, Kusulya, Jugi, or Kapaali, are ritual specialists who occupy a unique and often marginal position within the stratified social hierarchy of the Newar community in the Kathmandu Valley.
The origins of Kachhalā Pyākhan trace back to the 17th century, during the reign of King Siddhi Narsingha Malla, although some argue that its roots stretch even further into the past. Yet, it is impossible to overlook..