The "Living Goddess" Kumari

Can you imagine what it's like to live among the gods? The living goddess Kumari, who is seen as the incarnation of the regal goddess Taleju, can be seen in Nepal. This tradition dates back to the 17th century. Several significant cities, in addition to Kathmandu, have local Kumaris. This is one of the things about Nepal you should know.

The Royal Priest oversees the selection of the new Kumari, which includes extensive testing. She will be revered until she reaches menarche if she is chosen. Perhaps this tradition is wrong; for example, Kumaris find it difficult to adjust to everyday life after retirement. But that is changing in this country.

The Nepali government is now taking steps to ameliorate their lives by providing a living stipend, allowing weekly meetings with their parents, bearing the dowry of their marriages, and engaging teachers to teach classes during their tenures, among other things. Some of them even continue their study at university and earn certificates.