The girls are selected between the ages of 2 and 4, and must have unblemished skin, hair, eyes and teeth

Nepal’s new living goddess was carried by family members, friends and devotees from her home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace on Tuesday during the country’s longest and most significant Hindu festival.

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. The goddesses are worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists. Read More

The girls are selected between the ages of 2 and 4, and must have unblemished skin, hair, eyes and teeth. They should not be afraid of the dark. The parade ended at the temple palace, which will be Aryatara Shakya’s

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