Deuki Pratha is an ancient custom practiced in the far western regions of Nepal where a young girl is offered to the local temple.The practice is in decline.
Girls become deuk is either because their parents offer them in hopes of gaining protection and good favor from the Gods or because their parents sell them to wealthier couples seeking the same holy approval.
The effects and problem of Deuki pratha
- Offered girl cannot get married throughput their life.
- They are deprived of family love and care.
- They are deprived child rights and freedom.
- They cannot get formal education.
- They do not get chance to free lifestyle like other children.
- It affects in their social, economic and mental development.
- They even become the victim of rape.
- Such system challenges the law of the country.
