Shamanism

Shamanism ritual in Katmandu, Nepal

Shamanism in Nepal is marked by rituals led by the Jhankris, who use ancestral chants, mantras, and the deep pulse of drums to enter trance and communicate with the spiritual realm. Food offerings and brightly coloured powders carry essential symbolic roles: they express gratitude, purify the space, and create balance between the human and the divine.

The interplay of sound, colour, movement, and natural elements forms an intensely sensory atmosphere, with the ritual space carefully prepared as a sacred environment dedicated to healing, protection, and connection with the forces of nature.

This photographic project documents these ancestral practices, preserving a spiritual heritage that endures despite social change, and highlighting the cultural depth of Nepalese communities.