. Jill A Christensen . Unit of Study on the Himalayan Region. Seattle, Washington .
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A Buddhist Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal
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A map of India with the Himalayan Region just north of it |
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| The young girl here is the most famous Royal Kumari of Kathmandu. She is thought to be an incarnation of Durga, a goddess of the feminine and is worshipped by Newar Buddhists. |  |
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Women dancing in colorful clothing |
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| Stupas with Nepali prayer flags and characteristic eyes |  |
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A puppet from Kathmandu in Nepal |
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| Boats in Kashmir |  |
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A Buddha shrine with offerings |
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| Colorful textiles in Bhutan |  |
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Ganesh, a Hindu god, sitting atop a lotus |
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| A mossy stupa with the snow-covered Himalayas in the background |  |
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