Kumari, a virgin girl-child is installed as a deity in Nepal, and wields more power among her people than almost any other living person. Shows ceremonial and religious pageant of her accession in Nepal. Written and narrated by Paul Ricketts.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014799
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nepal
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nepal - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)