At the start of the climactic scene in the pyākhã, the Triśakti
appear center stage, mirrored by the curtain showing their likeness that is
raised to conceal them. Together with Sugrîv, Bali Rāja, and others, the Triśakti
Devis described in the historical accounts are seen by all in their full
regalia with shimmering headdresses, silver chain garlands, breast plates, and
ornate bone aprons. Offering the true pointed sword of siddhi for wisdom and
success, Harisiddhi Triśakti provides the means for Sugrîv to destroy Bali Rāja,
the foolish Demon king of ignorance. Jumping over the special tantric curtain, Sugrîv
leaps directly into the battle scene, sword in hand, to defeat and behead Bali
Rāja.
Nāgin (Bali Rāja) with halo-like headress and With Tāra, the khowla moca crybaby (right). |
Immediately following this is the celebration of the success, victory,
and renewal of life. Since the Triśakti are all fierce deities, there is a
final pańca bali blood sacrifice including sheep, ducks, fish and buffalo.
While the Triśakti deities are lifted off the ground to drink the blood of each
animal, a separate group of musicians play the pańca baja offering music to
accompany the pańca bali sacrifice.
Order is restored, when and the Betal licks up
the blood. Malini offers flowers to Indra, King of the Gods, and the elephant
Kisi runs freely on the stage.
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