Meaning:
- These are the servants of the God of Death (Yama), and usually they are eight.

Characteristics:

• - two at a time have yellow, brown, blue and green complexion
• - head of a "Dreadful God"
• - skull-crown with one jag
• - Third Eye of Wisdom in the centre of the forehead
• - ripper teeth in the wide-opened mouth
• - mostly golden ear decoration
• - short dress with long trousers
  

Attributes:
- In the one hand they hold a bowl made from human skulls and in the other one a magic dagger.

Dance:
- Round dance-like, two at a time. The dancers start at the outer dance circle and come to a stop in front of the sacrifical altar.