The naked dance called tercham in Bhutan is perceived as spiritual expositions of one in Buddhism. This dance is performed with the belief that it could dispel misfortunes and negative residues upon witnessing or participating as a dancer. Among several dances in the country, tercham is unique mask dance which is performed in only in three selective places of the country, it is performed in Nabji-korphu in Trongsa, Sakteng in Trashigang, and Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang. Though tercham’s origin is not clearly revealed, it is believed to be introduced by the great saint Guru Padmasamvawa to beseech the local deities and garner the attention of demons who impeded the constructions of monasteries. A source also depicts that tercham was reintroduced only during the time of treasure discoverer Terton Dorji Lingpa in Nabji-Korphu and Jambay Lhakhang. Today tercham is integrated as a unique culture of the country. The dancers are picked from the volunteer mob, and they are enliste...
✍️ Phurpa Tshering Gyaltshen

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