Uncut hair wrapped in a white turban, and dangling brass earrings distinguished the pujari, as a man of God. Wise and articulate, the pujari assistas the dhamiÑshaman. He must be well versed in the history and lore of the region. When the dhami enters a trance the pujari mediates between the supplicant villager and the god who possess the dhami offers the sacrifice to the gods. The pujari is with his grandchildren.
Humla, Nepal.
Uncut hair wrapped in a white turban, and dangling brass earrings distinguished the pujari, as a man of God. Wise and articulate, the pujari assistas the dhamiÑshaman. He must be well versed in the history and lore of the region. When the dhami enters a trance the pujari mediates between the supplicant villager and the god who possess the dhami offers the sacrifice to the gods. The pujari is with his grandchildren.
Humla, Nepal.
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