KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 28, 2015 - There are 2000 Kumari been worshiped at Dakshinewar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath, during the occasion of Basanti Puja or Annapurna Puja. Kumari Puja is a tradition of worshiping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the female energy or Devi in Hindu religious tradition. (Photo by Saikat Paul / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***