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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Binaj Gurubacharya

Two-year-old girl chosen as new living goddess following ancient ritual

Nepal's newly appointed living goddess, Kumari Aryatara Shakya, is carried by her father as they walk towards Kumari Ghar - (Associated Press)

A two-year-old girl, Aryatara Shakya, has been proclaimed as Nepal's new living goddess, the Kumari, in Kathmandu.

Carried from her family home to a temple palace on Tuesday, her installation took place during the country's most significant Hindu festival.

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