Women of Nepal

by Remco de Groot (Netherlands)

Nepal

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An antithesis to Hitchcock's "The Birds", the lady in red feeds them generously and with grace.
An antithesis to Hitchcock's "The Birds", the lady in red feeds them generously and with grace.
Situated among the gods, we send each other blessings as the spirit within her salutes the spirit in me.
Situated among the gods, we send each other blessings as the spirit within her salutes the spirit in me.
Devotee turns the prayer wheels clockwise to activate the mantras that purify negativity, generate compassion, and remove barriers to enlightenment.
Devotee turns the prayer wheels clockwise to activate the mantras that purify negativity, generate compassion, and remove barriers to enlightenment.
Pre-performance jitters at the Swayambhunath Stupa
Pre-performance jitters at the Swayambhunath Stupa
Clad in beautiful saris reminiscent of their weddings, Hindu women fast during the Teej Festival for the longevity of their husbands and strong relationships with them in this lifetime and all the lives to come.
Clad in beautiful saris reminiscent of their weddings, Hindu women fast during the Teej Festival for the longevity of their husbands and strong relationships with them in this lifetime and all the lives to come.