While in Kathmandu, Nepal, I had the privilege of meeting, and photographing, the Living Goddess of Patan, Samita Bajracharya. She was eight years old. The power of the Kumari is perceived to be so strong that even a glimpse of her is believed to bring good fortune. #Kathmandu #Nepal #goddess - ThreadSky

nowaykgn.bsky.social • 27 days ago

While in Kathmandu, Nepal, I had the privilege of meeting, and photographing, the Living Goddess of Patan, Samita Bajracharya. She was eight years old. The power of the Kumari is perceived to be so strong that even a glimpse of her is believed to bring good fortune.
#Kathmandu #Nepal #goddess

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roshanak-607.bsky.social•26 days ago

Such a privilege is granted only for a credible person.
This is outstanding.
👍✨

sephhora.bsky.social•27 days ago

great photo thanks for sharing🙂🥰

sword-of-wisdom.bsky.social•27 days ago

🙏🙏🙏

bespokephoto.bsky.social•27 days ago

Today I learned that these girls hold the position of Kumari until their first menstruation. Only after that is she allowed to walk, attend school, etc. (as she has become "mortal").

nowaykgn.bsky.social•27 days ago

The transition to life as an ordinary mortal can be hard, and a former Kumari may have difficulty finding a husband. Tradition has it that the man who marries an ex-Kumari will die young, but it's more likely a natural belief that taking on a spoilt ex-goddess is likely to be hard work.🙂

annalois36.bsky.social•27 days ago

Wow! I remember staring up at the little window she occasionally peeped out of when I was in Patan, and wondered what her days were like.

eyeconicme.bsky.social•27 days ago

I've wondered if the girls enjoy their role.

nowaykgn.bsky.social•27 days ago

This article from an ex-Kumari explains it quite well.
https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2024/11/16/the-untold-story-of-a-kumari-s-mental-well-being

wagenvoorde.bsky.social•20 days ago

Nice. Thanks.

emilsea22.bsky.social•26 days ago

Thanks for the article link. And for your overarching take on the world’s vanishing cultures. The human story is so intricately woven in endless colors and shapes.

hildegondemj.bsky.social•27 days ago

And what happens to the Kumari once she starts her periods? She is discarded and noone takes another look at her. It destroys the life of these little girls

nowaykgn.bsky.social•27 days ago

How did you come to that conclusion?

hildegondemj.bsky.social•26 days ago

I read that in an article long ago. Where a Kumari and het mothere were followed after the years of Service

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