One atsara helps another secure his costume before their antics in the Peling Tséchu at Wangdicholing Lingkana Palace in Bumthang.
The term 'atsara' is a corruption of the Sanskrit title Acharya, which is earned by highly esteemed scholars. During festivals, atsaras serve a range of functions: they provide comic relief, which is necessary given the often-weighty existential topics presented in the dances; they offer the cham dancers material support, such as adjusting masks and costumes as needed; and finally, they serve as
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