Nepal chooses a 2-year-old girl as new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists

Aryatara Shakya, at 2 years and 8 months, was chosen as the new Kumari or “virgin goddess,” replacing the incumbent who is considered by tradition to become a mere mortal upon reaching puberty. Living goddesses are worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. The girls are selected between the ages of...

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