About Kumari

Kumari, or Kumari Devi, or Living Goddess – Nepal is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in Hindu religious traditions. The word Kumari is derived from the Sanskrit Kaumarya, meaning "princess".

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The divine living goddess in Nepal – Kumari

10
Apr
2018
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is a land of real divinity. Nepal is the land of living known as . The practice Kumari dates back to centuries, probably from the Kingdom. The of goddesses has been residing in form of pre-pubescent virgin girls. Kumari - A brief introduction Kumari is derived from the word Kaumarya which means princess. Kumari is worshipped both by and  in Nepal. Most of the kumari in  .
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The Mysterious Goddess Taleju Bhawani, A Terrifying Demon and the Living Goddess

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Aug
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Taleju Bhawani is considered as the goddess who made . Legend has it that the great kings established their powerful dynasty because they were granted kingship by goddess Taleju. There are Taleju in the three royal palaces of Malla Kings in Basantapur, and . When King Naryan Shah conquered the three kingdoms of valley, he continued the tradition of worshipping the goddess Taleju and the living goddess , a .
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Gokarneshwar – A sacred site on the bank of the Bagmati River

7
Aug
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Hinduism, Temples
The Bagmati River is a of to . A holy dip in the Bagmati river is said to free people from all the sins they have committed in this lifetime. There are numerous legends surrounding the of the river and the creation of on its banks. Along with the great , Gokarneshwar, also known as Gokarna is one of the holiest places located on the banks of river .
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The Holy Sites and Vibrant Tales in Dang

12
Jun
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The Pandeshwor Mahadev is thought to have been established by Pandavas during their exile. There’s also an interesting local legend regarding the inside the temple and Saaj tree attached to the temple. When we travel through the Valley, which lies between the Mahabharat Range in the north and the Churia Range in the south, we travel back in , into the exciting tales of , , and queens. There .
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Kathmandu, The Land of Bhairava

11
Oct
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In popular lore, the of and death, was considered to be the , jury, and executioner in times. Anyone accused of the crime was made to stand before Kaal Bhairava for judgment. Bhairava in the Jatra festival Under sunny skies, huge crowds packed the in to witness the Indra Jatra festival. Among the many dazzling attractions, is a practice of the chariot procession of the living .
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Trends and practices of Nepal

29
May
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Some trends and practices of are as listed below: Deuki is an custom practiced in the far western regions of Nepal in which a young girl is offered to the local Hindu temple to gain merit. Young girls are offered by poor families. Also, another cause is the false belief of gaining protection and good favor from . Deukis have to depend on worshipers’ monetary offerings to the temple for their livelihood. .
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Origin of Thangka Paintings

3
Feb
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The actual origin of the  has been a subject of confusion. Some stories claim that originated from , some claim that they have been originated from , while some claim from . Is it Nepal? Though is believed to be painted in Tibet at first the real origin is from Nepal. It is because during the reign of in 6th century he invited from Nepal to paint the .
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Avalokitesvara and its forms

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Dec
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Among the 108 of Lokeswara Avalokitesvara is one who refuses to accept since he considers such acceptance is selfish in view of the of the great majority of the people who have not yet attained the stage. His sacrifice symbolizes infinite (Karuna), sharing of mankind's misery, willingness to help those in distress. He holds in his hand the indestructible jewel. He is and protector from danger. So his "" .
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