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Kumari (living goddess) festival, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia
Filename: 312-2833.jpg
Size: 3499 x 5248 (4.0MB)
Date: 1st January 1970
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Jane Sweeney/Robert Harding
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal
© Jane Sweeney
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Kumari (living goddess) festival, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 3658228
© Jane Sweeney
Brass Brassware Customs Durbar Square Hindu Hinduism Jars Kathmandu Lamps Nepal Small Number Of Objects Vases
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of the Kumari (living goddess) festival, a unique and deeply spiritual event held in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. The image transports us to this vibrant corner of Asia where ancient traditions and religious customs are still cherished. In the heart of this bustling square, we witness a mesmerizing scene unfold. A young girl adorned in exquisite traditional attire stands as the living embodiment of the divine feminine energy revered by Hinduism. Her presence is ethereal, her gaze both innocent and wise. She exudes an aura that transcends time and space. Surrounding her are various brassware objects - lamps, vases, jars - each carefully placed to enhance the sacredness of this momentous occasion. These items symbolize purity and divinity within Hindu rituals. The atmosphere is alive with devotion as devotees gather around to pay their respects to this living goddess. Their faces reflect awe and reverence for her divine grace. The air resonates with prayers whispered softly into existence. Through Jane Sweeney/Robert Harding's lens, we are transported into a world where spirituality intertwines seamlessly with everyday life. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that despite our modern advancements, there are places on Earth where ancient customs continue to shape communities' beliefs and practices. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from WorldInPrint collection, we can't help but be captivated by its beauty and humbled by the enduring power of faith found in every corner of our diverse planet
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