[1] Newar Hinduism is based on Kaula or Vamachara concept.
There are also masked dance dramas known as Daboo Pyakhan which enact religious stories to the accompaniment of music.
The performances are organized by dance societies in which membership is hereditary.
[citation needed] Newa Hinduism and Newar Buddhism share the festivals of each other.
This day is the birthday of Sankhadhar Sakhwa who was the founder of Nepal Sambat.