The current Kumari, or Kumari Devi, or Living Goddess, tradition of worshiping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in Hindu religious traditions.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px 65.8cm × 43.9cm - 200dpi
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Photo credit: © Wayne Matthews / AfriPics
License: Licensed
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