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Bel Bibaha
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Bel Bibaha
Copyright Keith Tsuji 2024
Updated Dec 2024
Location Kathmandu
Topics Spotlight
Summary
Bel Bibaha, or Ihi, is a coming-of-age ceremony in Nepal's Newar community. Pre-adolescent girls symbolically marry a bel fruit (wood apple), representing the Hindu god Vishnu. This ensures the girl remains spiritually married to Vishnu, offering protection and sanctity, even if her human marriage later ends in widowhood. The ritual marks her transition to womanhood and celebrates her heritage through elaborate ceremonies, traditional attire, and community participation.
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