Bishal, 15, accepts gifts from visitors as Surita, 16, sits bored at her new home Kagati Village, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal on January 29 ,2007. Early marriage is a harmful traditional practice common in Nepal. The Kagati village, a Newar community, is most will known for its propensity towards this practice. Many Hindu families believe blessings will come upon them if marry off their girls before their first menstruation. (Photo by Stephanie Sinclair/VII Photo Agency)
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