Kumari Goddess of Nepal: The Virgin Girls Whose Feet Never Touch the Ground
Nepal is small, landlocked country that is tucked in between China, India and the towering Himalayas. Its fusion of Buddhism, Hinduism, and local Himalayan religion permeates nearly all aspects of daily life in which there are a seemingly infinite pantheon of gods and ritual practices to participate.
One reflection of Nepal’s rich and complex spirituality is the living goddess Kumari. She has been worshipped as a protector over the capital Kathmandu for centuries—and she is believed to manifest herself in the body of a young girl. Kumaris are chosen as toddlers and, once they are named as the deity, their feet can never touch the ground. The sacred children can only speak to their families and they may only leave their temple to watch over religious festivals. When a Kumari gets her first period she is dismissed and a new one replaces her.
Broadly traveled to Nepal to see what life is like for young girls who become living goddesses.
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One reflection of Nepal’s rich and complex spirituality is the living goddess Kumari. She has been worshipped as a protector over the capital Kathmandu for centuries—and she is believed to manifest herself in the body of a young girl. Kumaris are chosen as toddlers and, once they are named as the deity, their feet can never touch the ground. The sacred children can only speak to their families and they may only leave their temple to watch over religious festivals. When a Kumari gets her first period she is dismissed and a new one replaces her.
Broadly traveled to Nepal to see what life is like for young girls who become living goddesses.
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