This culture have its own history I don't know if calling it wrong will have any Nepalese feelings. There are many things Nepali people feel taboo about United States too.

@nanu6440

7 жыл бұрын

agreed

@girliesola179

7 жыл бұрын

dont be entrocentric.

@reva6918

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly I'm Nepali

@kristalsunuwar8675

4 жыл бұрын

Calling it history doesn't justify abuse. You should know that Kumari is basically a child abuse. If u think history and culture should justify it then the sati pratha should also have been justified as it was also considered a part of the culture.

@yghhgy2547

3 жыл бұрын

@@kristalsunuwar8675 Where is abuse in this tradition???? Even supreme court of Nepal found nothing wrong in this tradition unless any human rights are being violated! Burning a women alive and worshipping a child cant be the same!

This video reminded of when I was a Kumari...😍😍We love our culture.Our Culture,Our Pride

@tashilhamu4510

4 жыл бұрын

Urusha Shakya are you a spiritual prodigy of some sort? What was special about your personality that you were made a kumari?

@froggyheartsnoone

4 жыл бұрын

@@tashilhamu4510 i was a kumari and now im a h&m model in nyc time changes and so did life after 13 not 12. Around 12 they told me i would have a bright future only the gods will tell. They were right😊 when i became 13 posting on social media a lot of U.S. sponsors wanted to meet with me ty nepal culture it changed my life.

@tashilhamu4510

4 жыл бұрын

inerdiex3 rawr can i have your insta?

@pickme7307

4 жыл бұрын

Do you still remember what terrors you were to overcome in the initiation?

@thankyou.2159

3 жыл бұрын

Can you guys share your experiences? If you aren't allowed to, it's alright. ☺️

I really don't see anything wrong with this. The little one is supported and will eventually move on to bigger and better things hopefully in her life. She'll always have the prestige of the role she played in her culture. She's bringing people hope and comfort. As an American Christian I don't really mind it and I thought it was actually beautiful that this sect had preserved this tradition so thoroughly. Ah I'm just babbling now...

@Zen-vz8dj

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone has their view, but I think it's really wrong. She can't go to school, speak to others, smile, play or walk. She basically don't have childhood. Her immmersion in society will be tought. It dosen't mean we don't have to respect the culture. But we're free to express our point of view. And I think it's child (mental) abuse.

@youthjamilah2243

4 жыл бұрын

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@yghhgy2547

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zen-vz8dj She is home tutored...can totally talk with any close relative or care takers! Plus she can walk and play inside the courtyard of kumari ghar! She even walks during processions! So it will be quite wrong to say she didnt have a childhood!

@criscrosbr

Жыл бұрын

the lives of these children are terrifying, they are taken from home to live who knows how, suffering who knows what types of abuse so that when they reach puberty they are considered impure, disowned by the family because they don't want to embarrass themselves, the only thing left for her is the street and child prostitution.

@nithqueen

10 ай бұрын

as a Christian you're saying you're fine with idoltary?

Show some respect towards one's religion and their beliefs... You can choose either praise or avoid.... but insulting nd cursing ain't a smart choice. We all are social being...

@arizonasunflowers7165

7 жыл бұрын

Randhir Mukhiya true. There is no need for arguing this point. It's a "draw", meaning all that the proof or non-proof for either side is equal; so there is no accurate birthplace for Lord Buddha.

@mohitrajput6302

7 жыл бұрын

Randhir Mukhiya great answer dude ...🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

@amandamorse8760

6 жыл бұрын

People can say what ever they want to.

@anzn437

6 жыл бұрын

Ruva Ndlovu I am not a Christian nor have I ever read Bible. But all my Christian friends say that he was wise and his message was to serve humanity. Hope Christian missionaries could go there and spread message of Jesus. "This is what Jesus taught you?" Is this what your religion teaches you? Did Jesus force you to be a Christian? *I am sorry if I have hurt your feelings for religion( sorry, I am a atheist and I hate religious beliefs) . But every time I meet a Christian, he/she asks me to join Christianity and perform baptism. Is this what your religion teaches you? (Edit: Jesus was a Jew right? And you say Christians follow the path of jesus. I don't know a lot but as far as I am concerned his path was not to force anyone or being bit*h ass about religions)

@anzn437

6 жыл бұрын

Ruva Ndlovu, As you've told me. You're right. But People used to kill each other then and till now. As Jesus laid in the deathbed, and people still are being laid. But For what?? Religion! For me humanity and religion are two ends of a coin. When one exists, another can't.

that was ex-president not prime minister by the way. we love our culture, proud to be nepali.

@PRIMESAYO

7 жыл бұрын

Nepal

@jiaxierzhou9646

7 жыл бұрын

Madan Ny Love Nepal! I've been there before and people in Nepal were all so kind.

@Messi46359

7 жыл бұрын

Well said !!

@Aliwiinter

7 жыл бұрын

Madan Ny bushit culture! get life dump people to school educate yourself you dump!

@fitethefurrertmaster3315

6 жыл бұрын

Madan Ny yup we love our country

When i was a abt 11 years jus when my mom passed away, my life was in a mess, my study was a mess then one day i dreamt of Kumari Goddess , in my dream, it was one of the place at the corner of basantapur, ktm, I went up to Kumari's temple up in the stairs and then, Kumari actually spoke to me, told me not to be scared and gave me the blessing. Ever since that i was good at studies and life was better. After couple of years , jus by crossing the street, I noted the street where there was a temple in my dream was actually Kumari Temple which was never known to me untill that day.... The fact that temple in my dream was Kumari's temple was a devine experience...will never forget....

i think it is important to think that this tradition of "Kumari" is more of a representation of purity. A pure soul transmitting pure vibrations.

@irenevillarta6595

7 жыл бұрын

sanat dangol That's also what I think. And that is also the reason why they dismiss a kumari once she had her first period. The purity of a child. :]

@siyabongamadonela2311

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly...

For everyone concerned about the girl. She has decided herself to become a kumari. She has to pass several test. After that they ask her if she would like to be kumari. If she agrees then she will become the living goddess.

@infernalpear5332

7 жыл бұрын

Kriti Ulak yeah, but think about the other stuff, she sees all kinds of different people everyday, she's a minor celebrity after her retirement (No/little work!) she experiences unique things. She looks nervous, but I think she enjoys it just not in the moment. she might think when she's being praised 'I hate this' and then when going to bed think, 'it might be uncomfortable, but it's amazing to have such an honor' She might be happy, she might be unhappy but there are children in worse position. When she's older I think she'll enjoy the popularity and pay, no money isn't everything but not working leaves more time to enjoy life. Just a thought. She's fine don't worry.

@MrNepalChhanel

7 жыл бұрын

Leeds United Nepal fans yes the brahmins who came from india has fooled the newar people of kathmandu valley for last 240 years. how can a girl be a goddess. they are many lies these brahmins have fabricated for their benefits. its time we exposed these lies made by the brahmins in nepal.

@nikilkaranjit5430

7 жыл бұрын

Actually In newari culture we don follow brahmins we have our own priest for our rituals and we have our own way of dealings in our daily life.you are true in this modern era we think girls cannot be goddess but at least people who have faith in god is seeing her as god rather than worshiping those gods who are never have been in to existence except in the holy book .And people who follow god's like Allah ,Buddha and other they are followed because of there philosophy and teaching not because they had supernatural power or they show magic.Actually the girl being a goddess is a tradition as long as you follow your tradition we newar follow our's.

@dilipraii

7 жыл бұрын

i agree with mongolian magar. newaris need to open their eyes and stop listening to brahmins. they have fooled you people. Newaris have been following indian culture since the aryan licchavis came to power. the original newari people were kirat. but after the defeat of kirat at the hands of aryan licchavis, the people of kathmandu valley (now known as newar) have been highly influenced by the aryan licchvais. the licchavis brought caste system and many hindu culture into nepal. there was no such thing as Kumari during kirat time. it was invented later time.

@MrNepalChhanel

7 жыл бұрын

limbu dilip yes they destroying the life of young innocent girl who have no idea what is going on. the people who reaped benefits from such practices are the brahmins. they received food and even money from the people when they come to worship kumari.

This tradition is of newar society and I love it !!

@arizonasunflowers7165

7 жыл бұрын

roshan maharjan why do you love it?

4:33 I saw that smilee😉

@maikoolangar666

3 жыл бұрын

I was like "isn't that illegal😳"

Nepal has many different types of culture ,nature beauty , traditional etc. if you want to visit in Nepal , you become a surprise. Nepalese people also helpful & honest.

@kenishasharma5927

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that right

@MTC008

Жыл бұрын

​@@kenishasharma5927this kumari culture is strange and harmful to someone's lifetime it's more better to discontinue this culture, none of these people who portray kumari are real gods even they thought to be real one, they are just a bunch of ordinary humans like the rest of us

Here come the comments, bashing Nepali culture again.

@CoconutKelly

7 жыл бұрын

101yayo yup😁

@ashutoshpurushdhakal4590

3 жыл бұрын

sai ho randi haru ko kam xaina afno culture matra ramro auniharu ko lagi aru culture kharab sala haru ko kai kam xaina

@jadeyunetdicaprio5754

3 жыл бұрын

No one is bashing Nepali culture,people are mad because of the child abuse of the whole Kumari thing.

@101yayo

3 жыл бұрын

@@jadeyunetdicaprio5754 They should mind their own fucking business. You must live a sheltered life if you think being regarded as a goddess is child abuse. It has its pros and cons as said by the ex-Kamari. You have to go to work, school, etc now is that abuse too?

but i hav seen tht kumari doesnt dressup like this everyday.. only occasionaly or in some special festive. but yes she cant do things like other or she cant go everywhere but her education or schooling will also goes on

@ichchhabajracharya4287

2 жыл бұрын

she has to wear red outfit only.

love the culture that we have and proud to be a nepali

@hannibalbarca1801

Жыл бұрын

Absolute Bullshit

I almost had all the attributes to become a living goddess till they mentioned the duck voice 😀

Beautiful cultures around the world. :)

Every girls of Newar community of Nepal is treated as a Kumari once in a year in Dashain Festival.

Beautiful Nepali culture

@itachixgaming3791

7 жыл бұрын

Crissy Coztanza I am nepali I don't think so I don't like too much culture.

@crissycoztanza4054

7 жыл бұрын

Purna Darlami but why

@itachixgaming3791

7 жыл бұрын

Crissy Coztanza I like freestyle more 😂😂😂are u nepali??

@Dillchmp

7 жыл бұрын

Crissy Coztanza stupid culture my frnd. God please forgive them

@sushanshahi7774

7 жыл бұрын

dill veni at least we are worshipping children as god not bombing them like u people do in the middle east..may god forgive u people

You think its bizarre that they worship a living goddess. They think its bizarre you worship a non existent god. Call it even.

@geniusmin70

4 жыл бұрын

keyang yanki I dont think it as bizzare so It isnt fair .-.

her smile after stepping outside was priceless. makes me wonder how her life was being confided inside a house. i used to get all excited to receive kumari's blessing once a yr. now it makes me wonder was it all worth it? i could trade my whole life to back to my childhood. but would they? to be confined within a house? they say its an honor but is it really worth a child's childhood? it made me really sad knowing that she had to learn to walk properly. ive started to question my own culture now.

why didnt they mention that they are not allowed to smile, laugh, cry or scream? and if they smile to another person that person becomes "cursed"? and they can not talk to anyone but their parents. man

Kumari literally means virgin in Nepali language.

@SY-mf6tr

7 жыл бұрын

Hell Shady stfu

@christinashakya9841

7 жыл бұрын

Hell Shady well for we Nepalese kumari means goddesses in form of girl child and we respect our cultural values where we don't loose our virginity until we are married AND ITS OUR CHOICE so you cant say anything bad things like that to the children ...

@slowawakening7214

7 жыл бұрын

Christina Shakya chill lady. what did i say bad about her? lol can't you see.

@Bob.builter

7 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong hell shady, but this is another Kumari with goddess meaning.

@mxlisamoon9033

6 жыл бұрын

Hell Shady woah damn I did not know that

You have a full right to feel uncomfortable about something you haven't seen or experienced before but for some people who have lived and believed their cultures and traditions through thousands and thousands of years for generations might get impact because of your bashful of comments on their culture and religion.. so if you feel uncomfortable don't pass bad comments just ignore it 🙏

Lord buddha was born in Nepal. Nepal have voiced out angrily about the birthplace of Lord Buddha after Indian Bollywood movie, Chandni Chowk to China suggested that Lord Gautam Buddha was born in India. The movie Chandni Chowk to China was banned in Nepal. Moreover, over 2,550 years after his birth, at least we have now some picture that Lord Buddha who was born in the plains of Nepal was Tharus. The Tharus, an ethnic group are found living in the south mid-western districts of Nepal. Author of the book, The Great Sons of the Tharus: Sakyamuni Buddha and Emperor Ashoka, Subodh Kumar Singh claimed that the Tharus, since sixth century BC, were subjects of Sakya Dynasty of Kapilavastu (Lord Buddha’s Kingdom). Everyone please enlighten yourself to the truth that Lord Buddha was born in Nepal and he was Tharu. Oṃ maṇi padme huṃ !!

@lordbuddhatharu3731

7 жыл бұрын

you still believing the story written by bahun??? i cannot believe it.

@lordbuddhatharu3731

7 жыл бұрын

@Sam Shres Please know that this Kumari does not present Nepal or the Nepalese. it's just that 3 ethnicity out of 100 ethnicity of Nepal are followers of kumari. Only bahun chettry and some newars are followers of kumari. they have made this kumari as tradition since 14 century. Other nepalese does not give a fuck to kumari or this tradition. Don't judge Nepal based on just this 3 ethnicity.

@lordbuddhatharu3731

7 жыл бұрын

@Sam Shres we have to stop this tradition. its not about jealousy. are you out of your mind.?? we have to make bahun chettry newar to stop destroying the life of such innocent young girl. we have to bring social awareness to people of nepal and to the world. we already have stop the gadhimai mela where they used to kill, sacrifice 500,000 buffaloes and goats and other livestocks every 5 years in Bariyarpur Nepal. this is one successful news for everyone. now we must educate bahun chettry newars and stop this kumari tradition too. it's a sickening culture and tradition that was started by the brahmins from india 14th century ago. that was the medieval time . now we are lviing in 21st.22nd century. we got to stop this tradition.

@lordbuddhatharu3731

7 жыл бұрын

@Sam Shres now you bringing up kamlari? do you know what is kamlari and who started this system? before you open your mouth learn to do some homework. The kamlari was started by the ruling bahun chettry people during the time of Rana regime. As you know Rana never gave equality to Tharu and other indigenous people of Nepal. This is why new revolution is going to start very soon, to bring down bahunbadi, bahunism from power in Nepal. watch my video call Challenge to Bahunbadi Bahunism in Nepal by lone Adivasi Janajati

@lordbuddhatharu3731

7 жыл бұрын

@Sam Shres time is ticking. All the new generation Nepalese today are challenging bahunbadi netas in Nepal and will soon kick bahunism out of Nepal. It is the bahunbadi politicians and bahunism that has protected Indian interest for last 240 years. but let me tell you once bahunism has no power in Nepal, indian culture like this kumari tradition will be eradicated for good. so far it is the bahunbadi politcians and bahunism system that has protected indian culture in Nepal. you live outside Nepal and you have no idea about the change that is coming to Nepal. At least watch my video Challenge to Bahunbadi Bahunism in Nepal by lone Adivasi Janajati

They think that they are making a news on this but we know they are making fun of it!

@ashutoshpurushdhakal4590

3 жыл бұрын

sala haru ko kam xaina aafno culture matra ramro auniharukolagi but we Nepali respect all culture

I have met the previous kumari.

10 minute's after doing my eyeliner wing be like😐😐 WTF HAPPENED?!!

Many Nepali people also think that this is not good. But I say this is brilliant and this culture should remain, but some chances are necessary according to time. I dont think there is any harm if the girl will be allowed to go and play outside and step the floor. She should be taken care like a royal princes not like a prisoner.

1st of all thanks for your effort making this documentary....i saw 1 mistake While ex president ram baran yadav was shown....the commentator said it was prime minister....other comments from others perspectives...its ok....its our culture so do love it...n worship the living goddess from inner heart ...no matter what

I'm Nepali, and right now all you guys who are being rude to my culture, shut up. It's our culture no I'm proud to be Nepali, and if your gonna make fun of her about her make up, how they look like, we wear it cause we like it as style, My friend is a Kumari in US, IF YOUR GONNA MAKE FUN OF MY CULTURE...YOUR IMMATURE RACIST, AND RUDE,

what if she needs to use the bathroom in the middle of the night? she can't walk to the bathroom?

So how would her body not like atrophy or something from never walking, always sitting, and being carried?

"Thighs like a deer" hmmm interesting

@choicemuser4296

7 жыл бұрын

TGCC Gym & Cheer ikr like wtf 2-4 year olds

@richagurung1

4 жыл бұрын

He said it wrong its eyes like deer

@peshal0

3 жыл бұрын

Lol it's actually "mirga nayeni" which translates to "Deer's eyes" Idk why they put thighs there. Bit disgusting

@yugi5071

2 жыл бұрын

Chup hapsini

beautiful

she is respected more than ceremonial head of nation

Everyone should read the webtoon 'For the Sake of Sita'. I dont think its 100% accurate on how Kumaris actually are/live but its very sad and a nice read.

@rohineebishwas3768

Жыл бұрын

there are many things wrong in the anime the story itself is full of lies

@binaydhawa7666

11 ай бұрын

It's not 100% accurate You're not newar don't be hero and defame other's culture

@myjunghoseok6652

11 ай бұрын

@@binaydhawa7666 im not defaming any culture? I clearly said it wasnt accurate and just said it was inspired by kumaris. all i was saying was that it was a nice and sad webtoon u can read??

What means of ratha

What about going to the bathroom?

at least this goddess is actually real. people all over the world worship non-existent gods, and they are probably saying how "bizarre" this is.

@eviltoms

7 жыл бұрын

Maggy Frog A mortal is selected to become a Goddess which doesn't make her real Goddess.

@maggyfrog

7 жыл бұрын

EvilTom her being a mortal makes her more real than any other fabricated delusion

@eviltoms

7 жыл бұрын

Maggy Frog I'm saying this is a mortal just named a Goddess.

@maggyfrog

7 жыл бұрын

EvilTom yup. i'm also saying a mortal just named a goddess is still far more real

@eviltoms

7 жыл бұрын

Maggy Frog No it's not, because she's not a real goddess. If anything, that only proves the "goddess" of that religion doesn't exist.

I am a Nepali and I think this is a taboo. How can you take away a child's rights? I won't support any culture which takes away a child's right to live socially and no one should. Moreover, it's depressing to see a lot of youths beliving this thing in the urban part of the nation.

凄いなぁ…日本には宗教的なこういうのはないから新鮮だし衝撃がすごい

To somebody from Nepal out there who knows. I'm confused about the walking part. I get that Kumari will not set foot outside on the streets. But in her own home or a temple of some sorts? Does she have to be carried around even there??

@arjunthapa7346

2 жыл бұрын

She is carried everywhere irrespective of places ..

1:41 hey doraemon!

She’s grown now. Very educated and pretty

Duck voice? That's not the first animal I'd pick for a clear, goddess sound lol. Or maybe they mean clear as a duck because a duck's quack is easily recognizable?

i wanna live like that

Oh! Like a rapunzel!!

I LOVE NEPAL

Her maturity is crazy

This has got to be a traumatizing experience for the poor child.

@arizonasunflowers7165

7 жыл бұрын

Cesarito not necessarily. She is treated very well, it appears to me.

im proud to say im neplasese me self and this thing exeist in nepal

I saw my uncle from the neighborhood.

Are they allowed to show emotion because that whole time she had the same expression

@chirangbkhanal4890

3 жыл бұрын

No they can't cry, laugh or smile. They even can't talk with other people except for their family members.

I"M from Nepal,this custom is follows in Newar community of Nepal

Once a kumari cried for 4 days continuosly and then royal massacre happened in nepal .....ex kumari confessed this herself

What is the name of the movie in 2:36??

@vannguyen-sg5ge

4 жыл бұрын

It's kundun

I don't know how I feel about this religion I feel wowed discusted amazed and curious all at the same time all I rlleay want to know about this goddess is where this goddess originated from

Come on people stop judging a tradition followed by million of people over a short video. These videos do not show the whole story, this video is 6 mins people just 6 and the culture and tradition that you People are taking shit about is hundreds of years old and tradition like these makes us who we are. So, just stop these lame comments on something you don't even know about.

The Kumari Kid looks sooo SAD hahah feel bad for her

@ABC : The man in the video is not primeminister but ex-president of Nepal

@arizonasunflowers7165

7 жыл бұрын

jyotsana dahal please read comments. This has been stated too many times already.

Being a living god or goddess is like living in the temple alone and like to be carrying with or somebody else though mate. I want to be a living god too you know mate?

That girl looks like she is spoiled and is taking this for granted. She never smiles!

proud to be a nepali

I'm from Nepal

How is it child labor

smile

What will happen if she will touch the ground

@iceysue158

3 жыл бұрын

Shoes.

Now Nepal is recover from earthquick and save for visiter in Nepal.

I'm not an expert but heres a few things I know (correct me if I'm wrong) A kumari cannot smile at those who come to worship or it's said they are cursed Her feet cannot touch the ground If she bleeds at any time she has to stop being kumari (even paper cuts) Her hair must be black At inspection she cannot have any blemishes as all After her time is done, its said her family cannot be with her or they are cursed I can't be completely correct, so please correct me if I am wrong.

I'm Nepalese and I didn't know what Kumari was until I saw this video. I've some mixed feelings towards this.. I wouldn't consider it as a privilege, imo.

let them live their own way.

@ashutoshpurushdhakal4590

3 жыл бұрын

damn true this video is disrespectful

Na wah ohh

Badshit crazy!

ABC News 5.13 He's not the PM (then or current) Rather the Then-President of Nepal

its not prime minister but our president. sir plz get ur fact right

@arizonasunflowers7165

7 жыл бұрын

nirakar shrestha we have been told this many many times now! Please read comments!!!

It was the president, not the prime minister who visited in the video.

nepal festival

Am going there nowwww

I am from Nepal and I mean it ok

Better watch miss universe and miss world pageant rather than commenting someone’s culture

Though I'm Nepali I knew nothing about this tradition

@SY-mf6tr

7 жыл бұрын

Rakushumi Migi it's not all Nepalese who worship her like I'm Nepalese and I don't worship her because I have a different religion

@baralbabu

7 жыл бұрын

Rakushumi Migi it is only famous in Kathmandu specially in Newari cultural!!!!

@pizzahooman306

7 жыл бұрын

Rakushumi Migi that's what happens when you live under a rock.

@mxlisamoon9033

6 жыл бұрын

me too hand no idea and then I watch the video and I feel sorry for her

@mxlisamoon9033

6 жыл бұрын

Dark Larrie no that's not it get your bs out of here you know it could be because there are different types of Nepali or you live in a different COUNTRY and etc

It's president not prime minister!!!

@arizonasunflowers7165

7 жыл бұрын

shiresha bista we know, we know, we know! Do you not read the comments? Why do you all repeat the same information?

goddess kumari

man chooses who the Kumari (goddess) defeats the purpose of a divine being , how can man choose who a goddess possesses , that gives man an authority over a goddess , which then show it is dependable on man's decision

this is really funny...

i want someone to treat me this way too.

They're home schooled, educated privately, remain under eyes of their parents and government authorities so there is no chance of their exploitation to give hate. I love kumari culture.

When she touches the ground she will spawn ender dragons

if she can touch the ground, then wear some shoes?

@txilor4990

6 жыл бұрын

She can't cover her feet

I read a comic about this before, they can't smile....

If I am not mistaken.. A Kumari is not allowed to smile. Isn't she?

@smritiid3697

6 жыл бұрын

Citra Nindi Umayah yess

Do the children consent to this?

@arizonasunflowers7165

7 жыл бұрын

team14robot please read the comments. It says it all there.

the VIP u said fool , was the President not the prime minister .

I am nepali

sabai ko afno afno soch hunxa dream hunxa culutre aafno yhau mah xa biswass garnu parxa but kasaila ko life lai hami la godess banayara bigareko hoo haii

LOL the way he said Kathmandu i was born there XP

no fair wanna be a goddess too!!!!

This kind of traditional is followed by only newars society of nepal not by other society of nepal.

Well i must preffered beliving in God and Jesus.... No hate

not sure if it's a blessing or a curse!