Worshipped as a goddess, a two-year-old girl takes on Nepal’s ancient Kumari tradition. Advocate Terry Motau SC explains reasons behind resignation from Madlanga Commission ...

Traditionally, Kumaris are girls between the ages of 2 and 4 years old, and will be selected if they have unblemished skin, hair, eyes and teeth. They also cannot be afraid of the dark, and must wear ...

Trishna Shakya has been serving as Kumari — Nepal’s living goddess — since the age of 3, living in the Kumari's temple palace for the past eight years.

A two-year-old girl was carried through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday to be installed as Nepal’s new living goddess during the country’s largest annual festival.View on euronews ...

In a vibrant ceremony marking the country's biggest festival, a two-year-old girl was paraded through the ancient alleys of the capital on Tuesday to begin her life as Nepal’s new Kumari, or “living ...

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 Kumari — or “virgin goddess” — in the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday, Sept.

From claims of divine powers to criticism from child rights groups, here's everything you need to know about Nepal's new Kumari, Aryatara Shakya, a 2-year-old girl who is getting worshipped by the ...

A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess was carried to a temple palace on Tuesday during the country’s longest and most significant Hindu festival.

Arya Tara Shakya, a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, has been selected as Nepal's new Kumari, or Living Goddess. A revered figure in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the Kumari is chosen through a ...

A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace on Tuesday during the country's biggest festival.

A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country's longest and most ...