The Living Goddess of Nepal

Isabella Tree explores the Kumaris, young girls chosen to be worshipped in Nepal by both Hindus and Buddhists as symbols of purity and makers of kings.

The Kumari Samita Bajracharya with offerings from worshippers, Patan, Nepal, 2011. Narendra Shrestha / EPA / Corbis Images

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