Kumari
Nationality
Indian
Description
Kumari is a virgin girl worshipped as a form of Goddess Taleju (Goddess who takes care of the Kathmandu Valley). Kumaris are Buddhist girls, considered to be possessed by a Hindu goddess. A Kumari will no longer remain Kumari, if there occurs serious illness, major loss of blood from an injury or if she menstruates.During the festival of Indrajatra, Kumari comes out in the public. The festival is celebrated for 8 days and on the 3rd day of the festival, the living Goddess is taken out in a procession in a chariot. Along with Kumari, chariots of Ganesh and Bhairav are also taken around the city for three days.When a Hindu Kingdom, the King of Nepal used to worship the Royal Kumari and visit the Shrine to ask for strength to overcome troubles and problems.
Location
Kumari is a virgin girl worshipped as a form of Goddess Taleju (Goddess who takes care of the Kathmandu Valley). Kumaris are Buddhist girls, considered to be possessed by a Hindu goddess. A Kumari will no longer remain Kumari, if there occurs serious illness, major loss of blood from an injury or if she menstruates.
During the festival of Indrajatra, Kumari comes out in the public. The festival is celebrated for 8 days and on the 3rd day of the festival, the living Goddess is taken out in a procession in a chariot. Along with Kumari, chariots of Ganesh and Bhairav are also taken around the city for three days.
When a Hindu Kingdom, the King of Nepal used to worship the Royal Kumari and visit the Shrine to ask for strength to overcome troubles and problems.
