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Some activists criticize the kumari tradition as a form of child labor which hinders their freedom and education, particularly as they are confined to houses or temples and bound to strict daily rituals. However, in 2008, Nepal’s Supreme Court overruled a petition against the practice due to its cultural and religious significance.

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Some activists criticize the kumari tradition as a form of child labor which hinders their freedom and education, particularly as they are confined to houses or temples and bound to strict daily rituals. However, in 2008, Nepal’s Supreme Court overruled a petition against the practice due to its cultural and religious significance.