What does the word Kumari mean in Sanskrit/Nepali?
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Goddess of Fire
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Divine Mother
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Queen
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Young girl
The Kumari is believed to be the living incarnation of which goddess?
Saraswati
Kali
Lakshmi
Taleju Bhawani (a form of Durga)
What is one of the key physical/behavioral requirements for a candidate to become a Kumari?
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She must be over 12 years old
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She must show no fear in a dark room with animal heads (trial of bravery)
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She must be married
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Teach children
Why is the Kumari often carried when outside?
Tradition Unknown
Because of Laziness
Her feet must not touch ground
It's makes her sick
Who is the current Kumari of Nepal who was selected at just 2 years and 8 months old, making her the youngest ever?
Trishna Shakya
Chanira Bajracharya
Aryatara Shakya
Matina Shakya
Which city's Kumari is Nihira Bajracharya?
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Lalitpur
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Katmandu
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Patan
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Bhaktapur
Which festival involves both Kumari and Bhairav in traditional processions?
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Dashain
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Tihar
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Holi
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Indra Jatra
Who was the former Royal Kumari of Kathmandu before Arya Tara Sakhya?
Dhana Kumari Bajracharya
Trishna Shakya
Similar to Kumari tradition, which feature is shared in Bhairav and Ganesh traditions?
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Animals are used in processions
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Only elderly perform rituals
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Specific boys are selected to perform ceremonial roles
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No rituals are performed
