http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2164075/Living-goddess-Nepal-Pictures-preparations-festival.html By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 16:15 EST, 24 June 2012 | UPDATED: 17:55 EST, 24 June 2012 Ornate: Nepal’s living goddess locally known as Kumari, Samita Bajracharya, watches the last day of Rato Machhendranath chariot festival in Patan, outskirts of Katmandu, Nepal A ‘living goddess’ made a rare public appearance on Sunday to take […]
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Woman, 25, arrested for chopping off the head of her three-year-old nephew on the orders of a witchcraft guru
May 25
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149524/Woman-25-arrested-chopping-head-year-old-nephew-orders-witchcraft-guru.html By Leon Watson PUBLISHED: 15:57 EST, 24 May 2012 | UPDATED: 15:57 EST, 24 May 2012 A trainee witch has admitted beheading her three-year-old nephew on the orders of a dark arts teacher in Nepal. The 25-year-old was allegedly told her skills would only be complete after sacrificing her nephew and eldest son. Police […]
Growing up as a goddess: Extraordinary life of child Kumari, the ‘virgin goddess’ adored by thousands during religious festival
Jan 10
‘Living Goddesses’ are chosen as infants and adored by thousands until they reach puberty Latest child, Matina Shakya, took her seat as a Kumari in August 2010 aged three By Chris Parsons Last updated at 10:10 PM on 10th January 2012 A pre-pubescent girl appointed as a ‘living goddess’ by Hindus and Buddhists has made […]
