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Shaman of Dolakha, Nepal

Portrait of Singha Bahadur Lama, a Shaman from Dolkaha Nepal. Every year many Shamans from many districts such as Dolkaha, Ramechhap, Kavre, Sindhuli travel to Shailung on Bhadra Poornima as they believe the spiritual powers are high during this time, they leave home few days prior and live in a cave or shed outside home, I photographed Singha in his shed on the day of Bhadra Poornima.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Dolakha, Nepal, Nepal
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © Bishal Sigdel