A living goddess in Kathmandu
Başlık:
A living goddess in Kathmandu
Yazar:
NHK Documentary.
Yayın Bilgileri:
Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2004.
Fiziksel Tanımlama:
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Seri:
Capitals of tradition, cities of change
Seri Başlığı:
Capitals of tradition, cities of change
Özet:
The Kumari, a flesh-and-blood goddess, is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal as a protector of the land and defender of all living beings. This program traces the mythological underpinnings of the Kumari and presents the living tradition of Kumari worship, including the Kumari selection, the secret preparation rituals, and kumari related festivals and ceremonies. It also discusses the relationship between the Kumari and the King.
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