What is the story of Kartik Naach? Kartik Naach (Nepali: कात्तिक नाच, also known as Kachhalā Pyākhan (Nepal Bhasa: कछला प्याखं)), is a dance musical play that is performed every month of Kartik (October or November) in Nepal. It was started in 1641 AD by Nepali Malla King Siddhi Narsingh Malla.The play is performed in Kartik Dabali, Patan Durbar Square every year. It is usually presented for two to 27 days with 17 tales of Hindu god Vishnu. Originally it was shown for two days, but Narsingh Malla's son Shree Niwas Malla added seven days, and Narsingh Malla's grandson Yog Narendra Malla added 15 days. What is the importance of Kartik? Kartik Maas is believed to be the holy month in which the devotees pray to Lord Vishnu or Damodar for the well-being of their families. By leaving all nonreligious activities even the immoral persons of the society try to indulge in spiritual awakening.