KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 28, 2015 - A mother puts makeup on her daughter as one of the Kumari. 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 ***