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Kumari: Nepal Living Goddess and Her Mystical Journey

The tradition began during the reign of King Jayaprakash Malla in the 16th century when the goddess Thalezhu instructed him to select a young girl as her living avatar.

The Rigorous Selection Process
The Kumari is chosen through an intense process that tests her fearlessness and purity. She must possess 32 attributes of perfection and undergo trials, including a test of courage during the Dasain festival.

The Power of Kumari
Kumari is seen as Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Believed to possess the ability to bring life and blessings, her devotees consider her the living goddess who can fulfill their wishes.

Life as a Living Goddess
Kumari’s life is filled with rituals and rules. She lives in the Kumari Ghar and cannot touch the ground. She appears publicly during major festivals, especially the sacred Dasain festival.

End of Kumari’s Reign
Once the Kumari reaches puberty, her role as a living goddess ends, and a new Kumari is chosen. Historically, marriage was discouraged for former Kumaris, but modern views are slowly changing.

The Significance of the Third Eye
The Kumari is marked with the third eye on her forehead, symbolizing her divine insight and wisdom. This sacred symbol is believed to grant her powers to bless and protect Nepal’s people.

The Sacred Kumari Ghar and Thaleju Temple
The Kumari resides in Kathmandu’s special palace, the Kumari Ghar. The Thaleju Temple, built by King Jayaprakash Malla, is open only once a year during Dasain, where devotees gather to worship her.

Tirri Venkat Vinod

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