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Business News/ Photos / Photo Essay | Ninja nuns

Photo Essay | Ninja nuns

5 Photos . Updated: 14 Feb 2014, 06:05 PM IST Livemint

The nuns at Amitabha Drukpa Nunnery in Nepal do more than pray: they practise kung fu, drive, and love 'Hannah Montana'

Nuns practising kung fu on the roof of the Amitabha Drukpa Nunnery in Nepal. The Kathmandu valley can be seen in the backdrop. Photographs by Shome Basu

1/5Nuns practising kung fu on the roof of the Amitabha Drukpa Nunnery in Nepal. The Kathmandu valley can be seen in the backdrop. Photographs by Shome Basu

Nuns during free time in between prayers and martial arts training.

2/5Nuns during free time in between prayers and martial arts training.

A newly inducted 12-year-old nun dressing up.

3/5A newly inducted 12-year-old nun dressing up.

Jigme Padma Tsogial, 26, drives the Toyota HiLux 4x4 and uses a touch-screen mobile phone. She is the designated driver for ferrying guests and nuns. She comes from Ladakh and has been with the nunnery for 13 years.

4/5Jigme Padma Tsogial, 26, drives the Toyota HiLux 4x4 and uses a touch-screen mobile phone. She is the designated driver for ferrying guests and nuns. She comes from Ladakh and has been with the nunnery for 13 years.

Nuns from the Amitabha Drukpa Nunnery performing the Dragon dance at the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh. This sacred dance is usually performed by monks only.

5/5Nuns from the Amitabha Drukpa Nunnery performing the Dragon dance at the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh. This sacred dance is usually performed by monks only.

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