A Kumari or 'virgin goddess' is an ancient tradition in Nepal, under which a pre-pubescent girl, aged between 2 and 4, is ...

A 2-year-old girl in Nepal has been chosen as the country’s new living goddess. Toddler Aryatara Shakya was named as the new ...

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

Nepal has named 2-year-old Aryatara Shakya as the new Kumari, or living ‘virgin goddess.’ She was paraded through Kathmandu ...

This is Aryatara Shakya — at just 2 years and 8 months, she has been installed as Kathmandu's new Kumari, a living goddess.

Aryatara Shakya, at 2 years and 8 months, was chosen as the new Kumari or “virgin goddess,” replacing the incumbent who is ...

Aryatara Shakya, aged 2 years and 8 months, has been chosen as Nepal’s new Kumari, the revered “virgin goddess” who embodies divine power until she reaches puberty.

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

Kumaris are chosen between the ages of 2 and 4 years old and live mostly in isolation within the temple until puberty.

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