Ihi, a ritual marring girls to the God. Newar girls are first married to the bel fruit known as ihi, and the second time to the sun. The third marriage is finally to a mortal human eing. This is to ensure that she never becomes a widow.
The young girls in the front row after their, ihi ceremony, a ritual marring girls to the God. Newar girls are first married to the bel fruit known as ihi, and the second time to the sun. The third marriage is finally to a mortal human eing. This is to ensure that she never becomes a widow.
Janko ceremony, a newar ritual where elders who have passed the age of 77 years and 7 months are celebrated as they are considered no longer mortals, but Gods. They are made to fly by being carried in palanquins decorated with winged horses. The first janko is at 77 years, 7 months and 7 days; s...
Nepal opened up to the outside only in 1950s. Cameras were only allowed to the Ranas and a few elites. The portraits taken before the 50s are interesting as they give a glimpse into a common man's life that are not documented otherwise.