Life of a Kumari Goddess: The Young Girls Whose Feet Never Touch Ground

Broadly heads to Nepal to witness the centuries-old tradition of worshipping Kumari, a living goddess manifested in the body of a young girl, to see how life is for the sacred children spending their lives in a temple-and what happens when they grow.
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[@somethingfishy1088]

I wonder how many Kumari have accidentally touched the ground but never told anyone because they were too scared

[@Aniltamang2885]

its gonna be impossible cause she has someone with her every sec to keep an eye at her

[@ashrise]

They can touch the ground of their temple (home) because it is sacred.

[@juvi0911]

@@Aniltamang2885 what if they want to go to the restroom 🚽

[@Aniltamang2885]

@@juvi0911 as i said they always have someone keeping an eye on them i don't know exactly as I'm not a part of the newari community but I'm pretty sure their sister or mother are gonna take care of it

[@Aniltamang2885]

@@depth6215 you got brains??? i just said im not a part of the newari community. i said what i had heard and tbh why does it bother you mind your owm busness will ya?

[@zohasaadi239]

Kumari Goddess also does her homework....Dang the teachers didnt forgive the Gods

[@bmjr4118]

LoL yeah🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@salonirai3303]

😂😂😂😂

[@maryazahid566]

Zoha Saadi 😂😂😂

[@cherylmia]

Teachers are still that powerful 😂😂😂

[@intanlestari534]

Even gods have homework

[@thebeeapocalypse8168]

She looks like she's constantly thinking "wtf"

[@shraddhashreemaharjan6537]

The Bee Apocalypse she’s expected to have no expressions (one particular expression at all times if i say)!! she cannot smile or laugh or show any kind of emotions to others than her immediate family.

[@imyourdad9704]

Shraddha maharjan Wtf that’s messed up

[@davidgumazon]

Live Action Movie: Life of a Kumari Goddess Also in Anime: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poSTin9sntmdnrM

[@Linlin_114]

True

[@maars75]

And its probably true, for sure she's constantly thinking "WTF😑"

[@emmablackwell5270]

Is no one concerned about how not walking is going to affect her muscle development in her legs? What happens then?

[@yugi5071]

Is no one going to notice the former Kumari walking normally and the fact that nothing as such has happened in centuries? Also the fact that the Nepalese never actually said that in the video?

[@yugi5071]

Is no one concerned that a video with deliberate poor lightning, incomplete information and creepy music on street festivals and shots of temples, is not a reliable source?

[@nilashrestha8379]

@@yugi5071 thanks 🙏 for giving clarifications to almost all of them. I stopped that cause bhanera saddey hudaina raexa… Yo sab comments le naramro lagxa tara tradition lai baal farak pardaina. Changes airaxa aunu parney thau maa ra tradition pani chalinairaxa.its all good jsto lagxa😊😅

[@yugi5071]

@@nilashrestha8379 I'm not a Newar but both my paternal and maternal family has been native of Kathmandu for several generations. That's why I feel like it's my own culture.

[@nilashrestha8379]

@@yugi5071 umm i wish sabai nepali le yo afnai ho bhanera sochthye ani jsle manauxa usle usko matra ho bhanera sochna banda garos …thats how yo sab preserve hunxa.🙂happy indra jatra

[@invalidname.pleasetryagain122]

Wonder if she rebelliously puts her foot on the ground when no one is around.

[@Arya-vp1mp]

Invalid Name. Please Try Again. Me if I was a kumari. I am actually Nepali but I never knew Kumaris existed and I've been to Kathmandu like 5 times

[@natashajanelee6503]

Invalid Name. Please Try Again. something i would do if this was me

[@jay-sanlimbu5530]

Invalid Name. Please Try Again. She will be cursed if she does that

[@mariapaulac2794]

Invalid Name. Please Try Again. I

[@chariotmylove]

She can't touch the outside ground, h a.

[@imthatextrakid8292]

“How was your childhood?” *I was treated like a goddess*

[@polyGhosal]

😂😂

[@mariaskouras1175]

Lol

[@evafauziah6047]

😅

[@lauriex8832]

“But it wasn't exactly the way I imagined it to be like”

[@meenapradhan4750]

Literally

[@inthemeadows4998]

"She is happy" Her face: 😒

[@nazuna.5174]

j a m ¡ l a • they cant smile, if she does its believed that she cursed so¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@shrek8339]

@@nazuna.5174 wait what- you're cursed if you smile?!💀

[@nazuna.5174]

shrek yea if the kumari smile or show any emotion its considered bad i guesso

[@anggitoyehezkiel7500]

@@shrek8339 have respect to other culture or religion -_-

[@shrek8339]

@@anggitoyehezkiel7500 how am I disrespecting their culture?-

[@marystar6021]

So the moment the young girl gets her period, she's dethroned and replaced as if one is damaged goods. Talk about having your first period truly being a blessing to release you from this ritualistic practice.

[@safalparajuli]

May Lord Pashupatinath protect Jesus 🙏

[@theydontknowmeson...]

@@safalparajuli what

[@safalparajuli]

@@theydontknowmeson... Monke, follow the path of Dharma and not worship sticks 🙏🕉

[@theydontknowmeson...]

@@safalparajuli worship stick? Th is that😂

[@theydontknowmeson...]

@@safalparajuli monke will follow the path of monke. I won.

[@rachelsyrup]

"The priest takes the children, puts them in a dark room, and performs rituals we aren't allowed to see" Uhhhh.......

[@safalparajuli]

@@flyingcow5235 see the Interviews of grown-up former Kumaris in the BBC Version

[@safalparajuli]

Rachel, unlike you in our country we have morals and cultures. You wouldn't even trust your own parents seemingly by your choice of words

[@godfather911mafia]

It's not what you think it is

[@twilight_shadowuwu1543]

@@flyingcow5235 pls can you think before commenting .Its not dirty work Kumari are happy in temple and pls dont think negative Its our country our culture and ritual are not gross they are future of development

[@twilight_shadowuwu1543]

@@flyingcow5235 do you know hiw it feels when people disrespect culture of our country

[@pelican-r1h]

Why menstruation always represents impurity? I'm so tired of the negative connotation people gives to this natural process

[@ZenitsuKunn]

:/

[@potatohead8537]

Ikr😢

[@xalivent5460]

i honestly don't know, probably due to the blood, and also being able to get pregnant? my religion also kinda does this too, and we can't partake in any sort of religious ceremonies for the full week.

[@tiffanyphoebe4923]

Where I live , girls during their period can't even enter the kitchen and touch the utensils because it becomes impure if they touch it . . They aren't even allowed to eat at the same table as the male elders in the family

[@manmoy4104]

It's just how people who never knew much about menstruation perceive it when they see it for the first time

[@amxiry2706]

“I was a girl in the village doing alright, but I became a goddess overnight”

[@shartbossmaster]

Now I gotta figure out how to do it right So much to learn and see

[@ashwakabdulkhadir4714]

@@shartbossmaster up in the castle with my new family in a school that's just for royalty

[@HungriestCaterpillar]

@@ashwakabdulkhadir4714 a whole enchanted world is waiting for me, im so excited to be

[@luckypastel7314]

@@HungriestCaterpillar a kumari I'm finding out what being goddess is about

[@R_i_t_s_u]

im so sorry-

[@hannahfischer6477]

From what was said by Sumika, the woman who is an ex-kumari, it sounds like this actually is not developmentally destructive at all, despite the many biased Westerners in the comments. Sumika seems to look back very fondly upon her time as Kumari, she's studying for her master's in communication, has a successful career, she has a lot of hope for the future and has no obvious sign of any emotional problems. Based on the unusual access to education the woman who is an ex-Kumari has in a country where the average income is about $4,000 per year and the vast majority do not enter the higher education system, I wouldn't be surprised if she or her family also were paid a lot for her work as Kumari and their work helping her fulfill that role, similar to child actors in the West, except with a role which is much more respected and seems to require less energy and time (since the acting looks relatively easy and there are no lines to memorize), meaning it doesn't hold back education in the way being a child actor often does. The part about menstruation having such a central role in defining the role of Kumari does seem like it will probably be interpreted by the community and by Kumari herself as meaning that menstruation is "impure." If that is the interpretation, that particular part of this is sexist and harmful. There is likely a way to keep the entire tradition completely unchanged by just framing menstruation as signifying a new stage of life in which the girl becomes more fully capable of reason, like a Bat Mitzvah in Judaism or Confirmation in Catholicism. Maybe Kumari's role has to do with being a child with fewer preconceptions and a different and more intuitive consciousness and way of looking at things which is not fully comprehensible to an adolescent or an adult. Honoring and respecting the unique wisdom and insight of young children is a good thing. I am not sure the West is in any position to act superior to this, considering Western media and culture focus on sexualizing girls almost as soon as they can walk, and Disney children's movies like Cinderella also seem to frame young girls whole future in terms of their attractiveness to rich and powerful men. All of that is at least as developmentally destructive as the apparent traditional attitude about menstruation propagated by the Kumari tradition, and the West spreads those destructive attitudes around the world. I've personally seen the lives of many girls I grew up with greatly harmed by internalizing the goal of getting "rescued" by some rich and powerful, perfect Prince Charming who is going to solve all of a young woman's problems if she just sacrifices or delays her own life and her own goals enough to prove she is the right match for him. Even the current Kumari in this video is influenced by Disney Cinderella. Is this the attitude that Westerners think should influence young girls instead of the Kumari tradition?

[@sasha.t3737]

Your point is spot on. I don't know how I personally feel about the tradition. But the west judges them bc we don't believe in their gods. But if Kumari is real and looking down on them and has the power to affect their lives then they are justified in worshipping her.

[@katherinebullock2649]

Who about to read all of that ?😂

[@diaochan7506]

Westerner conquer the global from fashion, lifestyle, work, and other.

[@safalparajuli]

If those haters could read they'd be very upset.🤨

[@samSamSam11918]

Bruhhhhh just because they get their period doesn't mean they actually mentally mature you know that right? Also also also stop comparing religious shit to literal fantasy movies. Also I don't think the kid really has a say in it now do they? Keep your culture going sure sure. Also if you really think about it then Kumari culture is also kinda whack you really think your goddess entered the body of a child ? And then you worship it? Like what? Your kumari is like a prince charming too just not to be touched only worshipped. Also in no Disney movie did the main lady change herself to suit their prince. Also continue watching Cinderella and all of its sequels before dissing on it. I'm from the east btw. The culture still sucks. West and East both are shit.

[@mariammak.v1383]

Her fingers constantly moves, feel like she is way more stressed in this small age.😞

[@fortunadewicahyo3622]

Mariamma K.V yeah i think so😕

[@Mona-hm2dt]

Like the whole video she didn't smile

[@김은지-y5e]

@@Mona-hm2dt she can't. If she smiles, people believe she cursed them

[@nishmethashetty]

Yes looks like she is stressed and feels caged

[@yurimessiah]

That's fucking wack and a miserable way to live, even if for a few years.

[@sparklethefarkle]

Everyone talking about how they are taking away her childhood, but her older sister is actually so sweet and kind, and deserves some appreciation.

[@usernotfound232]

I agree with ur comment but I don’t wanna like it the number of likes r so pretty maybe a sign 888

[@pxrisally2938]

Her elder sister should't have been the kumari before her younger sister

[@Alex-dd8by]

She is really pretty aswell❤️

[@jadeyunetdicaprio5754]

@@Alex-dd8by Are you trying to harass her? So disrespectful,even more in the context of the video.

[@Alex-dd8by]

@@jadeyunetdicaprio5754 Noo, I never meant that. The other people said alot good things bout her sister, so I was just adding one more. Being pretty or complimenting as 'pretty' has nothing to do with harass :)

[@damjanoviic]

Oh so this is the "the floor is lava" expert

[@pizzaamane]

LukeDuke13 OMG HAAHAHAH

[@sofiazar16]

YASSSS

[@duyentrinhpham8083]

Another underrated comment I found xD

[@Babycakesza]

LukeDuke13 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bibekballa1123]

No she is a god in nepal i can see her because i am from nepal

[@MJ-kb2mp]

I’m just happy that they’re allowing these girls to continue their studies ❤️

[@ΜπεττυΜπεττυ-δ6ρ]

WESTERNS REDUCE STUDIES WITH MONEY NO SPIRITUALITY MATERIAL ONLY

[@xhappyponyxwasmyoldname1395]

@Μπεττυ Μπεττυ You’re being hysterical and incredibly prejudiced, grow up

[@ΜπεττυΜπεττυ-δ6ρ]

@@xhappyponyxwasmyoldname1395 I AM JUST CIVILIZED FROM GREECE AND I RESPECT YOUR SICK AND RACITSY SHAME

[@anwesha60]

@@ΜπεττυΜπεττυ-δ6ρ I don't understand what your saying but okay

[@ΜπεττυΜπεττυ-δ6ρ]

@@anwesha60 BAD TRANSLATION

[@tabooimvu2773]

I am from Nepal and I would like to point out a few facts after reading the comments. 1) Kumaris can walk, they are allowed to walk within their homes and the temple she resides in as her home, since it's considered holy grounds and everything sharp is removed from the floor. So the title of the video is a bit misguiding. 2) It's not just Period that gets a Kumari out as from being a Kumari. If she gets an injury and bleeds from any parts, even fingers or legs, then she can no longer be the Kumari. 3) After she gets her period, she will continue as a normal girl but the government usually supports her with financial help as compensation as well as the people.

[@justme-ew3ri]

Zena Joshi So of she got a nose bleed then she's not a Kumari?

[@benigndagasuhan683]

ahhhh i see.. tnx for the clarifications..

[@frogextract4310]

Zena Joshi Is it true that they have a whole thing with the girls to become a Kumari and the last trail is that they have to go in a basement of dead animals

[@ZeVioloniste]

Thank you for clarifying all that! It's really interesting

[@sherlygusman5548]

I have a question. Does kumari not allowed to smile?

[@staceyturner3245]

I know she's only like seven, but like, she is legit like super intimidating and scary

[@ellagalle]

I think it's because of how she can't talk and just has to sit there watching. Sad really, who knows what she's thinking.

[@imyourdad9704]

Stacey Turner She had to keep a straight face

[@reshiejung]

I read the webtoon called For The Sake of Sita and its based on the Kumari. They are not allowed to smile because it means curse, cry, walk, stand etc. You should read it

[@amelyakassem1029]

@@reshiejung great recommendation thank you

[@lalaicyling8429]

It's the goddess aura

[@レイナ-y9p]

Interviewer: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Former-Kumari: well, for starters I was a goddess.

[@NoobSharkey]

Instant hire

[@harshagautam5986]

😂

[@jodee5547]

I was just wondering if they put that on their resume 😂

[@bobaboba1760]

I’m very happy that her older sister is helping her :)

[@huxley8671]

No one can escape teachers and homework, not even a Goddess.

[@urgendolkarlama1453]

I feel like this is the only comment I like in the comment section 😂

[@alhinghangsingg]

Underated comment 😳 That's SUS

[@shrutishrestha4033]

Ofc, they have to read as they will have to feed, take care of their parents in Future

[@Mariana.4]

Love the pfp💚

[@RJ-mu2jz]

I’m glad she’s getting an education even though she’s a goddess

[@cats.cant.contour8812]

Okay but imagine if a girl got picked just never got her period. Just spent the rest of her life as a goddess.

[@ryzsyl4218]

This actually happened. There's a Kumari who was choose at the age of 2. And she never got her period so she is still Kumari n hasn't retired. She's now 70 years old and yes it's her wish to stay as Kumari. She refused to live normal life.

[@toom_56]

@@ryzsyl4218 wow that is really intriguing

[@amandaguenascimento]

My cousin had her period at 18!

[@DestructoDoll06]

@@ryzsyl4218 She was 30 before the 13 year old prince said he didn't want her to be Kumari anymore. Now her niece is Kumari but she still follows the traditions, believing that the goddess is still in her.

[@zakmclaughlin8450]

@@ryzsyl4218 so there is more then one at a time? What country and what religion is this?

[@viktoriyalyubich8080]

Dad: "She is happy" Bro, she looks like she is about to stand up and murder that priest.

[@ashrise]

Her dad knows her better than you.

[@YumeDream39]

Well I'm sure it is alright if she laughs and smiles around her family. After all it is stated that they are allowed to talk with their immediate family.

[@khadijahassan5031]

Life boring without smile or laugh

[@ashrise]

@@khadijahassan5031 She smiles with her family, not with unknown people.

[@genrlchaos]

That’s probably one of the inherited traits they look for. The previous older one seems to have the same temperament.

[@LiloUkulele]

The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is not only the land of many mountain peaks but also many Gods and Goddess, unique among all of them being the living, breathing goddess - Kumari Devi, a deified young girl. To be precise, ‘Kumari,’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Kaumarya’ or ‘virgin,’ and ‘Devi’ means ‘goddess.’ The custom of worshiping a pre-pubescent girl, who is not a born goddess, as the source of ‘Shakti’ or supreme power is an old Hindu-Buddhist tradition that still continues to this day in Nepal. This practice is based on the belief as described in the Hindu scripture of Devi Mahatmya that the supreme Mother Goddess Durga, who is thought to have manifested the entire creation out of her womb, lives in the inner recesses of every woman in this entire cosmos.

[@sherylrb]

Humans are the oddest creatures on this pale blue dot.

[@MimixLight]

Sheryl Busch and the smartest

[@sherylrb]

@@MimixLight According to us.

[@MimixLight]

Sheryl Busch i dont think dolphins could build technology, or achieve anything. They probably couldn’t send a man to moon

[@sherylrb]

@@MimixLight We define intelligence based on human brains. There are definitely things beyond our ability to conceptualize. There are some who think fungi are sentient and brilliant. I understand they are responsible for keeping most ecosystems in balance, so maybe being able to destroy our ability to live on this planet is not the definition of "smart." We're so busy making earth unlivable for our species and many others.

[@Kira-re7qm]

Sheryl Busch Lol fucking Hippie, go take a shower.

[@justnat1712]

Imagine when she grows up and finds a job, what is she going to write on the CV 😂 Job experience : ex god.

[@mansijumde3155]

That made me laugh😂

[@mwakanambaya4488]

Hahahaha

[@ZenitsuKunn]

you probably watch anime, amirite

[@goodvibesbyjh3379]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂this made me laugh so hard

[@justnat1712]

@@S.a.279 It's a joke.. We know she's not a real god relax

[@dilnozafayzieva5475]

Period be like "I'm ending this god's whole career"

[@sarahs.archives]

Booo🍅

[@error404heather3]

@@sarahs.archives boo looks like someone can't take a joke

[@dsmith8643]

Get em. Im telling you.. Get on

[@rhuy1438]

More briefly, like at this point to say they are no more innocent😐😐

[@HELLOBLACKPINK]

not funny😐

[@LiloUkulele]

My first quest in search of the Kumari was filled with my hope and desire to simply find a legendary person that had alluded me for years. My second hope was to meet and photograph the Kumari. I accomplished this yet at the same time failed when I realized that I was in front of a small child that could become a “tourist attraction” much like the unfortunate fate of the Bhaktapur Kumari several years ago. However in turn I received something else that was perhaps far more valuable which stood by all of us. When confronted with meeting the world’s only living goddess I saw something that touched my heart. I saw a little girl called Samita shouldering the weight of a cultures legacy, history and responsibility...

[@arianakitty6563]

What do they mean priests take children into dark rooms to find 32 physical perfections during special prayers? Anyone else see a problem with that..

[@amande0]

I think the same....this is sooo strange

[@sauceaddict9569]

Amandine B for real I’m so worried for her😕😕

[@amande0]

@@sauceaddict9569 me too 😓

[@Yadayayayayay]

And the fact that she’s dismissed immediately when her period starts....hmmm seems shady to me

[@nevergiveupdearfriend7289]

Her eyes looks sad...

[@OLAC_HanhTrinhXuyenLucDia]

As Kumari, she didn’t talk for years. After being dismissed, she studies Communication. Make sense :)

[@Sarahsmokes777]

@Mochi Mocha no they get dismissed when they get their periods

[@srujanadronamraju791]

If you listen properly, she said life turned dull after seizing to be a Kumari. She said she enjoyed her time as Kumari.

[@Naviilyy]

She can't talk to anyone except family

[@Sarawarawara-]

@@srujanadronamraju791 It’s not that simple...

[@Llamallama7282]

When i read this i thought she never talked as in couldn’t/wouldn’t/mute/ or just cant talk to people at all

[@iamgonnagocryagain1401]

Him: She is happy Me: Are you serious...Look at her face and say that again...

[@m.h2247]

Gacha Cactus They aren’t allowed to show any emotion publicly!

[@eatyourcereal943]

Gacha sucks

[@bgdhfytgy135]

@@eatyourcereal943 im hesitantly agreeing with you

[@jodesu5094]

@@eatyourcereal943 100% agreed

[@lalaicyling8429]

@@eatyourcereal943 Agree 👍

[@sunghaneul]

Man the music made this sound so unsettling. I’ve visited Nepal a few times n I speak Nepali n honestly, to the ppl of Nepal the Kumari is equal to a deity and from the way the father spoke in this video it seemed that his daughter becoming the current Kumari was an honor for his family. It might sound strange from a western pov, which I wouldn’t blame ppl for finding it different or odd but it’s their culture n I hope ppl would respect that. After all the world is huge n there r many things we don’t know, many different things that to some is a common everyday thing & to some it might very strange. That’s just how things r 🤷‍♀️

[@jinx8624]

there are cultures where canabalism is normal that doesn't make it ok

[@biggreenleaf7035]

"Cinderella, snow white, and that one" The 3 classics

[@versatilebella6357]

Looooooool

[@chrisp.9385]

The one who sleeps

[@chrisp.9385]

Aurora: Am i a joke to you!?

[@finnbutplanet995]

My favourite is “that one”.

[@jeanelle9357]

i dont know what im doing. ikr? she’s such a queen.

[@shayybae7127]

There’s a Kumari who never got her period, but she had to get dismissed because she wasnt a child anymore she was about 16. I think shes about 50-60 something now.

[@asteria1346]

16 years are still children though...

[@BerylSeer1]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@daruskittles]

@Fabienne Gef ikr

[@crismelo576]

@@asteria1346 no theyre not

[@sovietmarshmallow1283]

almost dead account lol Well they certainly aren’t adults

[@sellahhh9154]

hold on... "the head priest TAKES THE CHILDREN and selects one ... they KEEP THEM IN A DARK ROOM and preform ritual's THEY DON'T SHOW US" somethings fishy here.....

[@DazzlingPotatoes]

oh no..

[@chocolate.clouds0509]

HOLY SHI-

[@salvatore3915]

There are lots of priest's wives around that time so there is nothing to worry

[@ailenevasquez6996]

Seriously

[@ravibaral7064]

THE HEAD PRIEST WIFE CHECKS ALL THE QUALITY AND WE ALL RESPECT THE KUMARI AND WORSHIP HER AS GOD NO ONE THINKS SUCH DIRTY THINGS EW ALL HAVE OUR EMOTION AND RELIGIOUS VALUES CONNECTED WITH HER

[@ZQueenOfRandom]

Taking her into a dark room with some priests and no one can watch sounds pretty sketchy.

[@user-li1yu3sy9t]

right

[@yugi5071]

@@user-li1yu3sy9t relax she isn't a Christian nun

[@yugi5071]

@@user-li1yu3sy9t do Christians harass the pope?

[@yugi5071]

May Lord Pashupatinath protect Jesus 🙏 🕉

[@user-li1yu3sy9t]

@@yugi5071 idk dude i'm not a christian . also fyi, hindu priests have also been caught sexually harassing kids and women before so it's not surprising if those people do something with this kid behind the scenes because u cant ever trust humans no matter how religious they are.

[@kumareyakemerut496]

I'm getting really suspicious with them being in a dark room performing some rites and a prayer, sounds so not right to me. Well, this is just me and my opinions.

[@bangtansonyeondanaremyinsp7623]

You can watch movie too. It's just they are checking her bravery & some other physical requirements needed to be Kumari. My friend's sister has become Kumari too. Nothing bad as such ever occur till now

[@kumareyakemerut496]

@@bangtansonyeondanaremyinsp7623 woah thanks for the enlightenment

[@betilaaliteb7781]

Who knows 😒

[@barnismyname915]

@@bangtansonyeondanaremyinsp7623 so did she like it

[@spaghettispaghetto8931]

You may have your doubts and opinions, it's your right. But it's a belief, a tradition. Every belief and tradition have things that is hard to understand for people outside of it. Something in your tradition or belief might be suspicious or ridiculous for them too. So why not just learn it as it is and not speculate something you don't understand, especially making this kind of public statement. People who have pride and live in peace by that belief might read your words of suspicion very offensive.

[@anna_the_greatest]

Father: She is happy! Girl: *sad face*

[@purnima_33]

Mittiru Chi but she's happy because she got to be Kumari it's not common at all it's really really rare and it's said that Kumari shouldn't smile

[@vampire_6]

why

[@Phantomdeaths]

Mittiru Chi not sad face mad face

[@idkbobta9856]

It's almost like she was forced to strip naked in front of a bunch of old guys while they touched everywhere on her body to make sure she never bled then had her vagina opened to make sure she has a hymen. 👌 Traditions are stupid and their life is a lie.

[@dianarosy5198]

@@idkbobta9856 does this also happen? 😑😐

[@cassiemaesion6961]

Her winged liner is so intense she could use them wings to fly

[@briannaobama2990]

Lol

[@moghellthickqueen.2383]

Cassandra Sion 😂😂😂😂 child!!!!

[@pastel-children5551]

Oh god😂

[@bwekfast9197]

Hahahahahaha

[@annsayalangcyst8646]

Hahahaha

[@mint2607]

I respect that this is their tradition & all I just genuinely hope it has no negative effect on her in the long run. Her sister seems to be so sweet!!

[@melanybrigitte26]

Can’t she just wear shoes? Her feet technically wouldn’t be touching the ground.

[@ebertmorvan9997]

😂😂😂

[@johncarloespedido8211]

I said that and now the FBI is at the door.....

[@melanybrigitte26]

TOMAMATO POTATATO lol

[@No-jn8gf]

FBI OPEN UP

[@almondrockk409]

@@No-jn8gf nah that'd be cheating😂😭 i still feel awful for this girl hopefully she is getting released soon

[@strawberryshowers2009]

When you take the floor is lava *to a whole new level*

[@arielle1244]

😂😂😂😂

[@Veshrka6963]

😂😂😂😂 dead

[@satishthapa1686]

noo she walks inside the temple 😇

[@theskyisnotreal]

Dead

[@aishahsalleh961]

omg this made my day HAHAHAHA

[@MyNguyen-gv2ip]

I'm no expert but pretty sure a child shouldn't go through this

[@yudhasetya9530]

Yeah you're not an expert

[@kaneshap.6146]

It's a part of someone's culture. Just respect that.

[@MyNguyen-gv2ip]

@@kaneshap.6146 I don't agree with something doesn't mean I don't respect their culture

[@avarielle1582]

Kanesha D. And who cares if it’s their culture it’s barbaric

[@turtlecommanderchief6576]

Agreed, and I am a Nepali. Children shouldn’t be denied their educational right... imagine how sad it is when you get dismissed from a job... no basis in education, or even a damn childhood. I respect my religion, but this isn’t acceptable. She’s a child. She deserves her rights.

[@dddara1908]

As a Nepalese girl myself, I’m glad I didn’t have to go through this stuff. I cant imagine not being able to do basic things like run and play, make friends etc. The only thing she probably likes about this is that she’s considered a god.

[@dddara1908]

And ngl, some of this clips look real awkard. They’re jus sitting there doing nothin 😭

[@yugi5071]

@@dddara1908 nepali ma dui sabda bol khatey

[@roshanishrestha7144]

​@@yugi5071 IMAO

[@kokimomoo]

whitewashed💀 nepali ma kei bolya nei xaina bichara

[@chenlegend9576]

If she smiles its a curse... WHAT IF SOMEONE TELLS A JOKE?

[@m.b2438]

Look at her eyeliner that'd a joke 😱

[@salvatore3915]

No one tells her joke .it's like a princess in palace so she has to follow some rules

[@tiffanygarrido6072]

Guys that’s not funny I’m serious 😠

[@satara.s4306]

민야나 that’s y they don’t do it 🤣

[@michellemiguel5458]

Damn they doomed!

[@j7055]

Kumari: looks around * *starts aggressively tap dancing* *

[@devanshichandak3605]

That's kind of disrespectful..

[@babydo1ll]

Aiedail Jackson how

[@devanshichandak3605]

They consider it their religion.. Even the young kumari carries out her duties respectfully and there's no reason for this above..

[@ramossophiaisabelc.8824]

my sense of humor is dead, I laughed for 15 minutes straight because of this

[@dylanjperri]

Roses N rain it’s not even dark people are just s3nsitive.

[@ilin3911]

imagine she needs to learn how to walk when shes 12

[@arielthemermaid3576]

Girl: **turns 12** “Finally! I can be a normal girl!” **takes one step and collapses onto the floor**

[@tori4770]

@@arielthemermaid3576 😂😂

[@branddransnothing]

@@arielthemermaid3576 Other people: hey isn't that the old kumari?? Her:*struggling the walk while her sister helps her.*

[@pharmacist66]

Dude she knows how to walk, she was only made Kumari when she was 12. From a Nepali-Canadian

[@mnicholls]

@@pharmacist66 when she was 5*

[@thetulips9714]

This would mess any child up… you can see it in her eyes that somethings not right

[@oooyahyahbacffle3982]

What if someone makes her laugh?

[@durresaminzia2771]

*the person gets killed* I think

[@nara6078]

oooyahyah bacffle the person gets cursed.

[@bintelsudan6679]

If it were me I would laugh. I mean if you just consider all that, someone coming next to you, doing signs or whispering stuff + their face is serious!! Damn I might laugh. But maybe she got tired and became stone faced because she’s waiting for it to end!

[@branddransnothing]

When shr smiles at you or talk to you or even give you anything, you will be cursed.

[@JoyJoy-oc7su]

Belynd Balinang Alonzo oh please 🙄

[@carlosa1553]

Honestly that kinda sounds terrible, being robbed of your childhood, unable to experience life. Maybe it’s just not for me but I think it’s depriving the children of a lot of the most beautiful aspects of life.

[@catlady5763]

I agree with you on that one. I feel like it would have been better if they chose adult women to be treated like this because how are children supposed to comprehend that they spend their whole childhood ruling and and when their childhood ends they are left only to their family.

[@ListigerJunge]

@@catlady5763 Or maybe men, as they tend to be less oppressed in these religious societies

[@Dragonlover03]

I can see why you think that way, but also, I think for the family themself and for the girl, being chosen to act as the goddess Kumari is a great honor, especially because it’s such a great part of their culture

[@ListigerJunge]

@@Dragonlover03 I'm sure it is an honour, but depriving a child of so much just so they can be a "goddess"... And it's probably harder for girls to become independent afterwards than for boys

[@user-mm7fx7jh5v]

@@Dragonlover03 It really would be an honor. but then it does not exclude the fact that it could be very damaging to have to follow all these rules just at the start of your life. The damage of having a bad childhood can stay with you forever.

[@popflop2000]

She can not smile to those whom worship her, the smiles are considered a curse. That is why she does not smile in front of them.

[@ingridseiss7600]

Susan Suh why is it considered as a curse?

[@_____1865]

imagine the person's reaction if she smiles to them by accident while remembering a joke lmao

[@mariar.4893]

Susan Suh that explains why she looks so sad

[@beepboopily6285]

That's interesting but why would a smile be considered as a curse? Why wouldn't it be the opposite?

[@xiangling9056]

I'm a potato Because that is what they believe. What other answer is there? Lol

[@aditipaiyawal4043]

i don;t think ppl should be doing this....she is just a kid, she has the right to live a normal life

[@jaydadiamond1660]

They said that a priest takes her into a dark room to find physical perfections.....I swear if that priest is doing anything to that girl’s body.... *I’m gonna throw hands!*

[@danielemartini]

hopefully a kumari will tell one day

[@mindytang8559]

Ikr thats dirty

[@Sophia-hi9zc]

Ugh. I hope. I need someone to spill the beans

[@chandrikakc4399]

please do not say that its a disrespect to our newari culture.

[@mindytang8559]

@@chandrikakc4399 so what u gonna do abt it huh

[@19nuances]

Nepalese: Our goddess, Kamuri, is a very honored deity in Nepal. Western People: yoo shes the floor is lava expert

[@yugalshrestha3639]

Kumari is considered as goddess and people think they'll get raped, even if someone think like that, they'll get killed by the public

[@faisaparveenali9285]

WAIT- YOU HAVE YAKKO ON YOUR PROFILE PICTURE I-

[@gamu3379]

Can you understand what you mean?

[@meow-ss7ph]

It's kumari not kamuri 😭😭

[@jude4400]

@@gamu3379 westerners take things out of context 😂

[@hansolo9818]

I'm going to address the elephant in the room... They don't let her leave, they don't let her speak, they don't let her play, they don't let her go to school; It sounds like child abuse to me.

[@brittneyarends7143]

And also how do they enforce that. It’d take a lot to instill those kind of rules on a young child that’s used to playing. Makes you wonder what the punishment for that type of behavior is....... not going to give any ideas

[@001-q1s]

My wig went into oblivion now I can’t find it Religion is like pretty fucking stupid and ridiculous

[@philipseballos8892]

What a foolish understanding of what real living is.Just because she is your child you can do anything to her even if it makes her like a fool like you.You are sick

[@nat6110]

Please be respectful on what they believe. It may not be right, but you can’t do anything about it; so spare the rudeness.

[@Ren-cf1ne]

No they do let them talk but not to stranger

[@baroah8301]

She when grown up: im ex goddess 😎 Stop aside ajoke, this is terrifying

[@anindakw]

After watching this, I'm okay just to be ordinary girl

[@rochmatlisanne11]

Yeahh same ngl 😀

[@heyadora6348]

@@rochmatlisanne11 I watch h2o and I can tell that you are no ordinary girl. Are you a mermaid?

[@Level7dinosaurmage]

@@heyadora6348 WHAT EVEN IS THIS REPLY-

[@heyadora6348]

@@Level7dinosaurmage you sus too

[@Level7dinosaurmage]

@@heyadora6348 i know im a sussy baka ok

[@sameeksha___1742]

"I did not have any desire to keep my daughter as Kumari" I felt him

[@13bunnylove13]

This quote confused me. As someone who knows nothing about this religion or tradition, do they not get a choice? Because later the father said at 7:01 that he made her Kumari which would be contradictory, no?

[@sameeksha___1742]

@@13bunnylove13 Only Shakya caste children get this choice

[@ana-nw7os]

@@sameeksha___1742 what does shakya caste mean?

[@yugi5071]

@@ana-nw7os Shakya is the Clan of Lord Buddha

[@yghhgy2547]

If you're a Nepali, didnt you find out that he said the exact opposite thing. "Rakhchu bhanera rakhna ni milne haina"??

[@KP-zd3hc]

This video is genius. It doesn't directly tell the viewer whether the tradition seems right or wrong, but the framing forces us to draw our own conclusions.

[@beneath.the.rosesluciddrea8470]

i agree

[@nadieadie8351]

yes I agree too

[@KP-zd3hc]

+Aleena Oh I KNOW RIGHT!!! I was thinking about that as I was typing this...

[@downward.spiral]

+Aleena Oh broadly is vice

[@kadrie_5394]

Well obviously this "tradition" is fucked up. This girl should be running outside with other kids but she's not even allowed to walk or talk... Poor child.

[@deniseeulert2503]

Yearsago I saw a documenmtary about Kumari. One girl couldn't adjust when she hit puberty and still styled herself the goddess, with some folks still coming to honor her.

[@freddievenus3065]

Imagine you accidentally made her smile when you told a joke at the temple

[@shrutishrestha4033]

No one dares to tell a joke, it is hard for people to meet them

[@bimo176]

Well. You made me smile just by looking at your profile picture. Haha^^

[@kiritokirigaya6716]

@@bimo176 omg i legit laugh 😂

[@freddievenus3065]

@@bimo176 LMAO this is the hundred time i got a compliment (maybe) because of my pfp xD and ty

[@adamibrahim4293]

🤣🤣🤣

[@fionamariano9240]

Job Interviewer: So tell me about your past job experience. Kid: Well i was a God

[@sharonpanmei3230]

😆😆😆

[@ishuadhikari7085]

😂😂😂

[@ashleyaugustine3936]

😄

[@fallonaurielle]

😩

[@yarina1062]

god*

[@hattery13]

"She is happy" *pans to view her face* Oh yeah, she looks super happy.

[@scintilla5318]

Kumaris are not allowed to smile

[@cinnamonkitten3609]

Circus Fox They can’t even smile? Imagine how hard it would be for them if someone said a funny joke

[@Laiba.xoxooo]

@@cinnamonkitten3609 Lol😂

[@nazuna.5174]

Cinnamon Kitten Its said that if they smile it is believed that she cursed so¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@samadritadeb1894]

They are not allowed to smile in public.. Like when people worship her

[@Exitus92]

We have a similar one here in the Philippines in Panay Island. In that tribe, there's this called the "Binukot" literally means Confined or Secluded. They never leave the house, nor can their feet touch the ground. And when they do,they are placed in a carriage that is lifted up by men. Most of times called princess's as they have fair skin and beautiful. The title is passed down from generation to generation. Stories of the tribe are told by the binukot through an Epic, but in a form of song.

[@ΜπεττυΜπεττυ-δ6ρ]

APOLOGIZED TO THE WESTERN?

[@astroshivnath]

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[@Livsworld69]

*never touched floor before* kumari: *sits on floor*

[@Rashinnu]

Kumari's are allowed to touch the ground with their feet in their room only. So she was probably in her room.

[@Ren-cf1ne]

No she can only touch in a room of carpet

[@Rashinnu]

I heard about the Kumari being allowed to touch the floor in their room from a different Kumai video on here, but I don't remember which one. However I never heard of the carpet. Can you provide me where you got that info?

[@Ren-cf1ne]

@@Rashinnu yea

[@Rashinnu]

@The gacha sisters Can you provide it then?

[@JustAlovelyPerson]

ULTIMATE winner of the floor is lava

[@madhatter8509]

Eva_vd LMAO

[@dhikruni]

lol

[@nyancat4874]

Eva_vd lol

[@krn2487]

Eva_vd deal with it.

[@mickeyj440]

Eva_vd haha

[@mahfuzabegum6918]

Isn't it weird that she is considered as the goddess but is not permissible to do as her own accord

[@Luuhpan]

Don't most humans in modern society view gods as servers for their wants and wishs?

[@psycuhdelik8858]

@@Luuhpan they bend to no ones will depending on the religion. some say you can control them but its usually hard to do and requires a ton of skill.

[@spaghettispaghetto8931]

Your belief might be weird for them too. Mine too. That's why it's called belief. You believe and practice yours, they believe and practice theirs. Nothing weird if you try to see the bigger picture.

[@mahfuzabegum6918]

@@spaghettispaghetto8931 actually u know she told she wanted to do some things but couldn't do. Thats why i commented. But yes everyone do have their own perspective which can be weird to others.

[@memese280]

Isn't it weird you are talking something bad about our ancient traditions. It is not bad as you think.girls become kumari when their family agrees.and special family is selected for this

[@RØSSETTØ.KUSTØM.MØPEDS]

I swear there's atleast two disney channel shows with this plot

[@2tapkiddyyyy110]

Imagine being a god and not being able to do whatever the heck u want to .

[@beast9073]

Exactly, I thought god does opposite of these girls

[@sasha.t3737]

Tru😎😎

[@kimneochongloi604]

She is not a God 😡she is alittle🤏 young girl ......

[@safalparajuli]

@@kimneochongloi604 may Lord Pashupatinath protect Jesus 🙏

[@Emilia-nz8is]

almost like she is being captive, she cannot go anywhere

[@blu-tu6fk]

Imagine being goddess sitting down in the middle of the road and some one makes u laugh and u have to hold it I wouldn’t be able lol

[@dsmith8643]

You're curious.. Ive never sinned.. I will see you..

[@letsnotdothat975]

@@dsmith8643 i can't figure out what that means but it seems like a threat

[@kanyakumari610]

What nonsense every Nepalese respects her worship her even an all she doesn't comes out of her palace

[@abinashlama9963]

It is said that if kumari smiles at you you're cursed

[@heavenlydusk]

u remind me of someone from discord.

[@jordand2536]

The poor girl, she looks miserable :’(

[@shagunsaha8826]

Not really. She'll be able to live like a normal girl once she's over 12

[@shraddhashreemaharjan6537]

Jungkook The bunny :3 it is the tradition for kumari to have that expression (straight face)

[@kingdoallmy216]

@@AdoptedPoo just because you are civilized doesn't mean you can disrespect their religion.

[@kingdoallmy216]

@@jaylovestesla1099 I am watching KZbin on my iPhone 11.

[@loomingtv8581]

king do all my religion waisting a child’s childhood

[@Hkrsna_]

People are barking in comment section that what about Kumari's childhood fun and education Chill bro she is happy We don't need your opinion If you don't like this then don't watch okay👍👍 Everytime hinduism is being mocked by other ppl even sometimes by its own ppl Shame on these ppl!

[@_eklavya69]

Mostly by own people's

[@violeta1446]

Hinduism is a mockery

[@tatiyanab8758]

How do you know this child who doesn't have a choice is happy?

[@jinx8624]

worshipping a child as a god and taking away her rights is a backwards and abusive practice

[@lightbearer9561]

Of course she is happy because there are so many people worshipping her and those stupid people considering her as God

[@shaniavictor5422]

"when u say u gonna do a natural wing eyeliner but then 10mins later"

[@shreestigrg2689]

Shania James hahahha lol.. i like ur comment.😂

[@deepfriedcharlie]

Shania James Too true 😂

[@nicholwilliams]

Lmfao, very true 😄😄😄

[@ninaknox1993]

lmaoo right

[@Isabella2544]

Shania James aa

[@jayanthsaishiva]

The earlier Kumari: She was Kumari and hardly spoken to anyone. Now she is working in communications... Wow

[@lauraelizabethbrown]

Girl was ready to TALK.

[@repostit7737]

Damn

[@Wildfire201X_LIVE]

Jayanth Sai Shiva now that Is Irony

[@m.caneda4205]

Dad: "She is happy" Kumari: *looks angrily at everyone all the time*

[@nazuna.5174]

M. Caneda huhu in the story kumari was aggressive tho, and she cant shwo emotion

[@Wizardyworld]

Kumari doesn't show emotion!!!!! WTF with all this comment

[@leatherandtactel]

@@Wizardyworld You say it like that makes it any better, that´s horrible, forbidding children to show their emotios it´s horrible. What´s up with all this pagan shit, are they nuts???

[@Wizardyworld]

@@leatherandtactel how it's horrible with strangers she can't show emotion but with her family she can have normal talk and show emotion like any other kids do

[@leatherandtactel]

@@Wizardyworld You can´t tell a kid that is god and be worshiped. It´s insane.

[@part-timervloveaffair9220]

I dont get who we are to judge anyone. Each culture has its norms and its traditions. Stripping those away is a form of homogenization that has not made western societies happy in the least. Who are we to say that is the way? What touched me most was the preciousness of the relationship between these sisters. They seem like they will lifelong be closer than most. To help eachother through what must be difficult. That beautiful sisterhood will at least be a blessing to them in the future.

[@user-xp5vs6ft4l]

bullies : my dad is a lawyer kumari's: im an ex goddes :)

[@Wonbaeofficial]

First reply lol

[@bijayakarki1221]

333th like

[@AJJFOUND]

LMQOO

[@srabanighose9340]

Its not that, i am against the tradition but still i feel her childhood is being sacrificed by this customs. Let her play in the open fields. Let her feel the earthly ground. Let her enjoy the real essence of childhood. Gods and godesses are present in all kids. They are born pure. There is no need of worshiping a particular girl on the name of goddess. Her godliness is present in her spirit to conquer the world with her charms. So why should one stop her childhood in a room, keeping her like captive and no freedom

[@yin9647]

What children these days actually plays in the ground.

[@civildawn7840]

Sometimes I wonder how she takes a dump without touching the floor

[@persephionie7412]

@@yin9647 Yea children still do! ☺ You need to get out more often lol

[@meerapradeepan720]

SRABANI GHOSE I just hope she’s happy and as we can see, it doesn’t have a negative effect on the Kumari after they are dismissed. If she’s happy and healthy, nothing else matters.

[@nahlaeshaq]

God is unseen.. and not inside a child till she hits puberty. And god is not present in all kids. So senseless

[@victoriatabares6498]

When you make the floor is lava your whole religion

[@ricksanchezisntproud5449]

@@acharyautsab852 dude what the actual heck

[@ricksanchezisntproud5449]

I reported his comment

[@acharyautsab852]

@@ricksanchezisntproud5449 why u reported my comment

[@oonaverse]

RickSanchez Isn'tProud why? It’s just a joke chill

[@falaqdar12]

HHAHAHAH

[@dancydance4704]

Hindu culture respects women the most. Abrahamic religion never included any goddess concept.

[@diaochan7506]

Abrahamic pray to Almighty God who his place is faraway and not seen.

[@safalparajuli]

@@diaochan7506 may Lord Pashupatinath protect Jesus 🙏

[@Anyaa-sann]

“The young girl whose Feet never touched the ground.” My dumb brain: *All you have to do is never take off your shoes*

[@abdulazizkhayat1626]

That's not stupid that's smart-

[@armyblinkoncemidzyexo-lmom3083]

Well dats smart becoz atleast she can walk not ppl taking her everywhere not leaving her to walk at all....

[@genxbeuwhshdves941]

@@nanilama7016 no disrespect but they weren't talking about-nor putting all in caps "SHE DOESN'T SMILE" they were just saying about how her feet never touched the ground and was just tryna make a laugh not abt the culture or religion or whatever it is, idk. they were just simply talking abt how their "stupidness" thought that second. That's what they found funny and the other ppl smart. Im pretty sure they meant no disrespect and im also sure they are very aware that she can't smile so as the guy said in the beginning of the video. Also i think u meant to list 5 and not 4

[@nanilama7016]

@@genxbeuwhshdves941 its all abt cultures 😊 .. tell me , isn't it disrespect when u make noise in Funeral , graduation , Engagement? .. n in this kumari case, every thin is different frm the western world which they or "you" can find funny btw dont make joke abt it cuz its obvious its disrespect if u keep makin fun of sth Thats all

[@genxbeuwhshdves941]

@@nanilama7016 we aren't talking abt physical body appearance here tho we are talking about how the person that commented abt how she had to sit for hours, they were finding funny of how they thought abt the whole "wear shoes she'll never touch the ground" obviously they didn't say it like that but that's basically what they said(and i say "they" bc idk if the person is a he or a she and i don't wanna type "he she" all the time yk) so as i was saying they laughed of how stupid their thought was. Not abt how ur culture is or sum or whatever u may think. But if it did come out as disrespectful and im wrong i would apologize for the person who even commented in the first place so sorry abt us but again i am sure they didn't intended it to be offensive even tho it had nothing to do abt ur culture or of how body appearance is in all around the world

[@tjumlas5406]

Period: *Im gonna end this Child's whole Career!* Kumari: You may. Im bored here!

[@komalpoetryworld118]

😂

[@copieay7265]

*32 PHYSICAL PERFECTIONS* -Dark Room -Head Priest -Other Kids Lack of adults and rituals they don’t tell. Something is very fishy.

[@ThoughXperiment]

Oh thanks! I thought the same, super fishy, right?

[@kenziguidry8173]

I'm guessing something absolutely horrible, illegal, and wrong..but just me

[@ravibaral7064]

we have our sentiments and feelings connected with our religion and culture no one thinks about such dirty stuff we all respect and worship kumari as god and no one never ever thinks such wrong thinks BY THE WAY ALL THE QUALITY IS CHECKED BY PRIEST WIVES NOT BY MALE PRIEST SO FIRST RESEARCH BEFORE TALKNG ABOUT OTHER CULTURE

[@HB-ey2dk]

@@ravibaral7064 they don't let anyone in, so how would you possibly know nothing bad is happening to them? They're also too young to talk about it or probably remember it when they're older so it's not like the poor children could say anything afterwards. These are children. They're not goddesses, no soul of any higher power is entering a different girl every 6 or so years. That's just ridiculous.

[@tiredcat6653]

THEY DO SO TO MOLEST THESE INNOCOENT CHILDREN AND TO ROB THEM OF THEIR CHILDHOOD

[@SuperLilhector]

School friends: “the floor is lava” This girl:

[@jarcruzgaming]

her eyeliner is longer than my life span lol

[@derpydogz0259]

purrfect Catty lol, 1.3k likes and no comments

[@animeghoul4165]

😂😂😂

[@crazykittygirl3508]

That's called Dark Humor

[@maryamswahibukatikilo9721]

Hahahah lol

[@akhileshverma4473]

Lol

[@OfficiallyOllo]

Basically when they finally let their feet touch the ground, their reaction is gonna be like that scene from the movie Rapunzel when rapunzel finally gets to touch grass

[@moneyhoney5776]

Kumari actually CAN touch the ground...but not during festivals, traditions, (basically she can't touch the floor in public) they'll be able to walk around in private. Only the priest's WIFE can be around her when she's on her feet.

[@moneyhoney5776]

Just in case you were curious

[@OfficiallyOllo]

@@moneyhoney5776 ah, thanks for the info! :)

[@detectivedjwizard2129]

It would kinda be different since rapunzel was raised in the tower and had no chance to touch the grass. Whereas the kumari walk on the ground before they're chosen and have other opportunities to do so. I see what you mean tho, and to some kumari it might be like that scene.

[@abhikshetry9205]

😂😂true

[@strawb3r_]

What a sweet older sister!

[@adammears7223]

Lynx C.C.

[@winged_cat_4571]

Lynx C.C. yeah

[@AkiraAlexisSoyra]

Linx Yaasss.

[@dianafomin8878]

You dont find many of those these days..

[@notmary1119]

Linx, wow now I feel like a failure as a big sis. Pardon me. *stands up and walks towards younger sis* Me:Hey sis I just want you to know that even though I look like I don't like you and ignore you most of the time, I just want to say that I love you and don't ever think that I do not care for you. Sis: Ummm... k??? Me: *whispers* nailed it.

[@axolotl593]

Ok people are probably going to be angry at me and I don’t want to disrespect anyone but this made me feel terrible. Being unable to talk to anyone at that age? Expected to be perfect? It’s just makes me sick. There is a lot else here that makes me upset but honestly I just feel like I’m going to cry if I write too much

[@slylover123]

the selection process sounds a little creepy

[@AbhaNiraula]

There's more to it- although we don't really know what goes on during the selection process, it is often said that she has to watch animals (mostly buffaloes get slaughtered and if she doesn't scream and/or cry during the process, she is fit to be the goddess.

[@gknip0]

+Vee N. that's absolutely horrible.

[@kittikei]

that sounds like bullshit. More like get raped and molested and if they can stay quiet they get chosen. How naive can you people be...Priest are known to abuse their power and abuse children because so many brainwashed fucktards trust them.

[@dianathedeh]

+Kei I too think this is what happens :(

[@Moneymuse7]

+Kei yea, maybe that's why they get rid of them when they start their period, in fear of them. getting pregnant...

[@arukarinu]

The fact that they take a child into a room and a bunch of men look for the "32 physical perfections" deeply disturbs me.

[@elfunny1212]

I was thinking that too. like, what are they doing to them, and the fact that they take them in a dark room away from the public eye to do this.

[@wilfredhather]

32 marks is a well known sign of divinity in Buddhism and Hinduism. Nothing strange about it.

[@alexismason419]

+akuppa it's not the number 32 that's the disturbing part. it's the fact that it's a group of men alone with a little girl. Her family doesn't know what happens to her in this room. It's disturbing because she could possibly be getting harmed.

[@wilfredhather]

Alexis Mason Because men alone with little girls always want to harm them... (sarcasm). Of course anything could happen. But searching for 32 marks (usually on a male body) is a well known practice in Indian religion. There's no more reason to be suspicious of it than allowing a priest to be alone with a little boy. Things do happen, I'm not denying that. But it is paranoia to be so suspicious, only because you are unfamiliar with the practice.

[@RachelSchell]

I would be suspicious of a priest alone with a little boy too. I don't think they were suspicious just because it's an unfamiliar practice.

[@sumguy8939]

Basically, these girls are subjected to the floor is lava for their entire life.

[@gemfire400]

More like 5-8 years?

[@sodahwa1117]

@@gemfire400 *Till they get their period. Usually 10-14 years but it isn't unusual to start as early as 8 or as late as 18.

[@530hg]

@Cassandra from 3-(until they get their first period)

[@kudanavadmont1242]

It's not being subjected. It's a culture... Thousands of years old... ALL life is trapped on this planet until it all ends. People don't even think about the fact that each one of us has BILLIONS of organisms living inside of us helping us survive along the way. People don't even respect the organisms inside of themselves let alone other cultures. You just have an elitist colonizers opinion.

[@chotatopips4177]

@@kudanavadmont1242 what?? So what if it’s culture? In some African countries, it’s culture to cut a woman’s clitoris. In ancient Egypt, it was tradition to get circumcised without anaesthetics. Just because it’s a culture doesn’t mean it’s good.

[@virgilioshu]

A tradition that faithfully honors a goddess, in my opinion I believe it is virtuous and futuristic. The mere thought of it brings me peace.

[@shakespeare5418]

this must be low key traumatising, not moving or interacting with anyone but your family for the first decade or so of your life

[@bellap.7038]

Ikr! this must be so bad for the girl's mental health. They have to spend most of their childhood not talking to anyone outside their family and cannot have friends their age to play with, and not be able to just spend hours running around like a normal kid. And even if they do enjoy being a kumari godess, when they get their period and that respect and status is suddenly stripped away from them and they have to adapt to a whole new life overnight, which is surely traumatizing for a lot of the girls

[@0613apobangpo]

@@bellap.7038 i agree. i also hate the fact that they claim that once the kamari’s get their period they’re unpure. they’re literally using them as tools. and the fact that it’s always women and girls. ew.

[@420rollinup3]

@@0613apobangpo *Kumari* can only be a girl lol. Kumar is the Male version. You gotta chill on the SJW shit. Shit's annoying af and no one tryna deal with that shit.

[@darkespeon64]

@@bellap.7038 shes probably gonna have trouble walking. Like just thinking about it there's a lot we take for granted that's gonna come in a big alien wave to her. Like pressure under her feet, a classroom full of talking and people to talk to with storys she cant relate to, walking around halls, etc etc

[@darkespeon64]

@@420rollinup3 im not a sjw white knight but i did check out a ton of religious storys and lore it was fun. But crazy enough it is usually like the women who get shit on in them lol. Zues raped his wife and she felt so ashamed that she married and was faithful to him yet he kept cheating on her. Adam ate the apple too and blamed it on eve who god then shat on for a few mins about how he like failed in her or something. crazy man lol

[@yourbreathisnotpretty2806]

If they’re meant to find the goddess, why is it based on physical perfections rather than something connected spiritually

[@Falany]

As far as I know it's not just physical as in of the body, it's also things like the way they get lost in thought when in nature, completely in awe and inspired by small things like the sound of water or cracks in a rock. Also the ability to not show emotion or fear, or make any sort of noise when surprised or emotionally stricken by anything. They also believe the divine can only be housed in a body that has never been 'imperfect' in any way, so never had a wound, never been ill etc. Why she must also be 'beautiful' according to a certain set of characteristics is beyond me as well. Also her horoscope must be a good match to that of the sitting monarch or leader of government, since she needs to legitimize and bless their reign every year of her divinity. She also needs to pick the former Kumari's possessions from a random assortment of things. Mind you this could all be completely wrong as I've not read nearly enough about it all to truly understand it.

[@maitreyikulkarni6045]

it does include spiritual perfections! a kid is supposed to be pure and untainted - hence a worthy candidate. then, their bravery is tested.

[@willybilly2712]

because people are shallow and so are their religions 🤷‍♂️

[@linz_ripped_gutz]

because religions have been and are always one sided

[@RoxanneGutierrez010]

Maybe they are reading palms or something

[@techyvaibhav3516]

Here's a very beautiful quote I've seen... "If long order traditions start becoming the cause of misery.. its best to turn those traditions down and form new ones that instead spread peace and happiness"

[@yugi5071]

Chup dhoti

[@JulieJullieter]

True

[@ubu8]

Agree

[@saralenagriffith6509]

I kinda agree with that. I mean its hard to believe these people are so one sided, i mean dont they have their own opinion?? Anyone in their right mind would see that something aint right here, i mean so what if its a tradition , its wrong in so many ways. Its a shame though the people from nepal think they have their own god, and every country has their own god. How rediculas!! We were all created by the same one God!!! No matter what traditions you have or whatever, too bad people cant realize that and instead of keeping people apart and different, we should be coming together and atleast accepting the fact we were created by the same one God. God made us different because he didnt want a bunch of clones, but we all bleed red so we are not so different that we have different Gods!!

[@safalparajuli]

@@unishmadahal8435 ikr

[@bipolarlive1214]

The main problem I have with the thought that this goes on today, is that their is a possibility of manipulation and possibly r1p3 from a Priest to the Kumari, saying it is a "ritual" that she cannot say to anyone. When I was a child I was almost manipulated into that kind of state from a pastor that got arrested. I do not mean to insult this in anyway possible, but that thought leaves me worried.

[@mahjabinalamroshni3826]

I think she secretly touched the ground with her feet when no one was around 😂😂😂 Thx for the likes ❤️❤️❤️

[@kei-cw2mu]

Another comment said that. :P

[@KingKhan-tm7pq]

This is shirk

[@tiffanygarrido6072]

No they say it bad luck if they walk on the ground

[@nikinamaharjan8168]

She can't and she will not cause she WILL follow the rules.

[@samrakshantmg2422]

Very funny

[@Sasha-zx5et]

"Floor is dirty" *proceeds to bury her feet within bowl of bills*

[@sovietmarshmallow1283]

There are studies that show US currency usually has trace amounts of cocaine on the bills. I don’t know about the bills in this video though lol.

[@kristyann9912]

AND RICE! These people are so weird.

[@diwaghimire4062]

​@@kristyann9912 The thing you are saying stupid and weird is our culture. Dissing Kumari culture was tolerable. But you literally dissed and humiliated one of the most important, connected and spiritual parts of our culture Tika, rice and color. OMG I don't which religion you believe or even if you have a culture, to begin with, but you have to learn to respect other culture, sorry for exploding the Bubble you are living in but there many people in this world who are living differently than you and you can't define yourself as the normal one and label others as weird.

[@q0qcky753]

@@kristyann9912 My god. You are definitely from a white country with no actual culture

[@q0qcky753]

@NOU TFF It's called respect and culture. I'm Catholic and Indian and I still respect my roots and Nepali culture too. Just because it isn't like your common church offering doesn't mean it isn't right. You're acting like being a Christian is the default "normal" religion. You white people...

[@buck3401]

When you're so good at - the floor is lava- that other noobs start worshiping you.

[@zeomatrix3053]

HAHAHAHHAHA

[@bigchungus1251]

OMG WTF HAHAHHAA

[@maxinevanrooyen4418]

👏🏻😂

[@ketchup9084]

*kneel before me peasants*

[@hataketodorokifam2408]

i swear i was like aw its sad and all that until I saw ur comment, now I can't stop laughing lol

[@MadMandy]

If anyone wants an update, she’s not the kumari anymore. Near the end of 2017 it was given to another girl. The new girl was only 3 years old.

[@DanteTimberwolf]

Oh my god