Lugum: A village where the rhythm of the drum and sacred chants still lives (Photos)

Rukum East, July 21

People gather in the open ground at the heart of the Himalayan village of Lugum. Before long, the resonant beat of the dhyangro (traditional shamanic drum) echoes across the settlement, while the fragrance of incense fills the air. One after another, shamans—adorned with feathered headdresses, bronze bells, traditional ornaments, and colourful attire—enter the gathering ground.