Understanding the Life of a Kumari

The video explores the Kumari tradition in Nepal, where young girls are worshiped as living goddesses. It discusses the challenges and implications of this tradition, including the impact on the girls' lives and the community's mixed feelings about maintaining the practice. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights from a National Geographic story, highlighting the cultural significance and the personal dynamics involved in interacting with Kumari girls.

What is a Kumari in Nepalese culture?

• A type of traditional dance

• A young girl worshipped as a living goddess

• A sacred temple

• A religious festival

What was the role of Sarah Leene in the story about Kumaris?

• She was a local guide in Nepal

• She was the director of Photography at National Geographic

• She was a Kumari

• She was the photographer

How do the two goddesses relate to the Kumari tradition?

• They are mythical creatures

• One is Buddhist and one is Hindu

• They are both Buddhist goddesses

• They are both Hindu goddesses

What is a unique aspect of the Kumari's daily life?

• They travel frequently

• They are worshipped and give blessings

• They attend school like other children

• They live in isolation

What was the photographer's experience with the young Kumari named Ruka?

• Ruka refused to give blessings

• Ruka was not a Kumari

• Ruka was a regular child except for being worshipped

• Ruka was a teenager

At what age was Unica selected to become a Kumari?

• At age ten

• At age seven

• At age two

• At birth

What is a common concern among families regarding the Kumari tradition?

• The tradition is not well-known

• The lack of religious significance

• The financial burden and risks involved

• The tradition is too modern

What is the community's general attitude towards the Kumari tradition?

• They are indifferent

• They want it to continue but not with their own children

• They are unaware of it

• They want it to end

What is the long-term concern for Kumaris after their service?

• Their societal value is often tied to their bodies

• They become isolated

• They are forgotten by the community

• They lose their religious status

What is the intended takeaway from the story of Kumaris?

• To view them as religious leaders

• To consider them as historical figures

• To understand their societal role and see them as children

• To see them as mythical creatures