A girl dressed up as living goddess participates in the celebration of the traditional Kumari Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal, June 18, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua) A girl dressed up as living goddess participates in the celebration of the traditional Kumari Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal, June ...
In Nepal, Kumari refers to living goddess who is worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists. Kumari, a pre-pubescent girl chosen based on several physical traits and tough tests, is believed as a reincarnation of the Hindu goddess Durga, also known as Taleju. "Kumari Puja is a part of Indra...
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A girl dressed up as living goddess participates in the celebration of the traditional Kumari Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal, June 18, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua) A girl dressed up as living goddess participates in the celebration of the traditional Kumari Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal, June ...
28, 2017. A 3-year-old girl Trishna Shakya was appointed as new Kumari of the country after her predecessor reached puberty at 12 and retired in Nepal. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma) Prev 1 2 KEY WORDS: Kumari YOU MAY LIKEFeature: Over 100 young girls participate in ancient "Kumari Puja" in ...
Living Goddess Kumari, Trishna Shakya, at her home before she formally takes her Kumari House in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 28, 2017. A 3-year-old girl Trishna Shakya was appointed as new Kumari of the country after her predecessor reached puberty at 12 and retired in Nepal. (Xinhua/Sunil ...