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Zhawri means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: Mandala Texts: Yakchoe: The Grand Festival of Ura Village

Zhawri (or Nyulema) is the first dance-component of the Chana Dorje performance of the Yakchoe festival celebrated in the village Ura Makrong in Bhutan.—The set of dances depicting the Chana Dorje maṇḍala and the associated spiritual practices is the main ceremony of Ura Yakchoe, and is unique to this festival. The dance has three components. First, the dance of nyulema or zhawri, which symbolizes the ego and all concomitant negative emotions, is performed by a mostly naked dancer. [...]

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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