Rukmani and her family
Betrawati, late-2002

Rukmani (seated, in front of her father) was one of my students at Uttergaya Secondary English Boarding School.

In this photo, she’s sitting in front of her home with her family.
(although her older brother Rajendra must’ve been off playing somewhere)
They appear to be making bowls out of leaves for a festival (perhaps Dashain).

I love the little namaste that her little brother Khancha is giving—so sweet.

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Rukmani
Betrawati, late-2002