Two-year-old Aryatara Shakya was named as Nepal's new Kumari — or virgin goddess — in the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday, Sept.

A 2-year-old girl has been chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess, known as the Kumari. Aryatara Shakya replaces the previous ...

In a vibrant ceremony marking the country's biggest festival, a two-year-old girl was paraded through the ancient alleys of ...

Two-year-and-eight-month-old Aryatara Shakya has been enthroned as Nepal’s new Kumari, continuing a centuries-old tradition ...

From claims of divine powers to criticism from child rights groups, here's everything you need to know about Nepal's new ...

A two-year-old girl was carried through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday to be installed as Nepal’s new living goddess ...

Chosen through an ancient tradition, the young Kumari now embodies divine power and commands devotion from millions.

At just 2 years and 8 months, Aryatara Shakya has been chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess, or Kumari, during Dashain, the ...

Aryatara Shakya of Itumbahal has been enthroned as the new Kumari at Basantapur’s Kumarighar, succeeding outgoing Kumari ...

A two-year-old girl, Aryatara Shakya, has been declared Nepal’s new living goddess, Kumari, during Dashain festival. Revered ...

A two-year-old girl, Aryatara Shakya, was selected as Nepal's new living goddess on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.Shakya was carried from her family home to a temple palace in Kathmandu during ...

Two-year-old Aryatara Shakya has been chosen as Nepal’s living goddess, continuing a unique tradition revered by Hindus and ...