Kathmandu through a Matriarchal Lens: "Ajima and 6 Gender Identities"
Matriarchal spirituality often revolves around female or feminine deities, celebrates human sexuality, and embraces sensual pleasure as a means to overcome inner defilement. Tantra, within this context, celebrates women’s sexuality and places women in affirmative roles, emphasizing mutual enjoyment rather than subservience. https://www.youtube.com/@BlueFlowerNepal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6NF4RmilyY As the vibrant city of Kathmandu bustles with energy and life, it holds within its ancient streets a tapestry of stories often overshadowed by grand monuments and bustling markets. But what if we told you there’s a way to explore this enigmatic city not just as a tourist, but through the eyes of its resilient matriarchs? The recently screened documentary ‘Ajima and 6 Gender Identities’ does just that. Directed by the visionary Sunil Babu Panta, this powerful film was showcased at Martin Chautari, shedding light on the ancient yet astonishingly contemporary the...