Though Nepal formally abolished monarchy last year, the Kumari continues to be worshipped in this country, where she has several palaces still dedicated to her.

The Kolkata marquee will also display a replica of the Kumari's palace as well as the temple of Hindu goddess Taleju Bhavani in Bhaktapur.

Taleju, a goddess of power like Durga, is regarded as the prototype of the Kumari, who displeased with the king, left him but then, moved by his entreaties, returned in the form of a prepubescent girl with holy signs.

Also on display will be an image of the magnificent Durbar Square of Bhaktapur, the seat of the Malla kings with its ornate peacock windows that testify to the awe-inspiring craftsmanship of the local artisans.

Though the hallowed Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu has not been included, the Kolkata puja celebrations will display another famed religious shrine from Nepal, the Buddhist Swayambhunath temple that dates back to 5th century AD and is revered by Hindus and Jains alike.

The Handicrafts Association of Nepal, Shrestha said, is in talks with Tridhara to discuss the possibility of setting up stalls with Nepali handicraft. There will also be stalls selling traditional Nepali food and cultural programmes.

The famed Gorkha warriors of Nepal, who hold a place of pride in both the Indian and British Armies, will also be given a tribute with nearly two dozen people dressed as Gorkha Brigade personnel parading in the pandal and invoking fresh interest in a community now known worldwide.