Search for Nepal's new 'Living Goddess-Kumari' begins

Apr 14, 2022

Kathmandu [Nepal], April 14 : Panauti, an ancient town in Nepal, is all set to begin the search for a Living Goddess-Kumari.

Nepal worships pre-pubescent girls as re-incarnation of God in "Kumari Pooja"

Sep 08, 2022

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 8 : Donned in regalia-alike living goddess Kumari, a total of 501 Nepali Hindu girls below the age of 12 years...

Nepal's living deities embark on Kathmandu's five-day tour, signal arrival of festive season

Sep 17, 2024

Devotees pulled the chariots hoisting living Goddess Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairav through the sea of revelers who had gathered in the Kathmandu Durbar Square,...

Nepal's living deities tour around city with arrival of festive season

Sep 19, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 20 : Nepal's living deities, Goddess Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairab from Sunday started the tour of inner areas of Kathmandu as...

Young girls worshipped in Nepal during traditional 'Kumari Puja' celebrations

Sep 19, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 19 : Decked up in red-coloured finery, several girls under the age of seven lined up to be worshipped turn by...

Special puja performed on 2nd day of Navratri at Delhi's Jhandewalan Temple

Oct 16, 2023

The second day of Navratri celebrations is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, the Goddess of Penance.