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The Kumari of Bungamati, Nepal
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The Kumaris or Living Goddesses of Nepal are a sacred tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Believed to be incarnations of the female deity ‘Talleju’, they are considered guardians of the nation, protecting the Nepalese people from disease, natural disasters and civil war.back to gallery