What does the word Kumari mean in Sanskrit/Nepali?
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Divine Mother
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Goddess of Fire
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Queen
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Young girl
The Kumari is believed to be the living incarnation of which goddess?
Lakshmi
Saraswati
Taleju Bhawani (a form of Durga)
Kali
What is one of the key physical/behavioral requirements for a candidate to become a Kumari?
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She must show no fear in a dark room with animal heads (trial of bravery)
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Teach children
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She must be over 12 years old
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She must be married
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?
Chanira Bajracharya
Aryatara Shakya
Trishna Shakya
Matina Shakya
Which city's Kumari is Nihira Bajracharya?
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Katmandu
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Bhaktapur
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Patan
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Lalitpur
Which festival involves both Kumari and Bhairav in traditional processions?
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Tihar
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Indra Jatra
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Dashain
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Holi
Who was the former Royal Kumari of Kathmandu before Arya Tara Sakhya?
Trishna Shakya
Dhana Kumari Bajracharya
Similar to Kumari tradition, which feature is shared in Bhairav and Ganesh traditions?
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Specific boys are selected to perform ceremonial roles
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Only elderly perform rituals
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Animals are used in processions
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No rituals are performed
