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Kathmandu, Nepal. 11th Sep, 2019. A Nepalese girl dressed as a living goddess Kumari is carried by her mother during the rituals.Kumari puja is a tradition of worshipping young prepubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy. The ritual holds a strong religious significance in the Newar community that seeks divine blessings to save small girls from diseases and bad luck in the years to come. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News Image details File size:
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