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The Living Goddess by Anuj Ghimire

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Kumari being carried off the chariot after completing the procession during Indra Jatra.

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As a goddess, Kumari demands and deserves the most lavish in clothing and jewelry. Her clothes must be red, even for daily wear. For ceremonial occasions some Kumaris wear dresses of red brocade. The special makeup consists of heavily lined eyes and a large area of red on her forehead bordered by a solid yellow line. In the centre is placed the third eye. Her head is decorated with a crown which can be different in style and made of different materials. Kumari also wears square silver jantar, amulet box.
On the photos – 3 years old Kumari of Sankhu, a small town in 17 km from Kathmandu

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Kumari being escorted to Taleju temple on the eve of Indra Jatra. Kumari is worshipped along with Goddess Tulaja on that night

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Kumari is a living goddess of NEpal. She is worshipped as a Reincarnation of Hindu Goddess Durga.