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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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  • Kumari Dangol waits for the start of a festival outside her home. As society evolves, so must the tradition said former kumari Chanira Vajracharya, now 19. “There are things that should be improved for the welfare of the kumaris, like greater financial support from the government to cover the expenses of rituals and the goddess’s education. And counseling to explain how her life will change after she finishes as kumari,” she said. “I’m worried that if we don’t see these changes, we may lose the tradition altogether.”
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