Nepal chooses a 2-year-old girl as new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists

A 2-year-old girl has been chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess, known as the Kumari. Aryatara Shakya replaces the previous Kumari, who has followed the tradition of stepping down upon reaching puberty.

Source: Nepal chooses a 2-year-old girl as new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists