Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal: History, traditions, and how to meet her in Kathmandu |
In the heart of Kathmandu’s old city, amid the chaos of ringing temple bells, swirling incense, and prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, lives a little girl who is no ordinary child. She is the Kumari, the only living goddess in the world. Chosen from a Buddhist community and worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists,…