Kumari

Kumari

In Nepal, a Kumari is a prepubescent girl selected from the Shakya caste or Bajracharya clan of the Nepalese Newari Buddhist community. The Kumari is revered and worshiped by some of the country’s Hindus. While there are several Kumaris throughout Nepal, with some cities having several, the best known is the Royal Kumari of Kathmandu, and she lives in the Kumari Ghar, a palace in the center of the city.  As for the postcard, unused, from Kathmandu’s Jampa Hotel, which famously provides these.  Grade: 1

Name: Kumari

From: EAST AND SOUTH ASIA/Nepal

Code: 20319016

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