Kumaris

The Kumaris are a major tourist attraction and are considered by many as incarnations of the goddess Kali and are revered until they menstruate, after which they return to the family and a new one is chosen.

timesofmalta.com 2008

For centuries, the head priest of the Nepali monarchy appointed the "Kumaris" in several towns in the Kathmandu valley.

timesofmalta.com 2008

The system has been installed as a collaboration between the Academy for a Better World and Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, with technology from Solare-Brücke, Germany.

Mahesh Basantani | Inhabitat 2008

Nepal boasts of 11 Kumaris, who are chosen by priests from the Bajracharya community on the basis of certain criteria.

The Kumari - From the Other Side Jan 2008

"Though the convention of child rights and interim constitution of Nepal have guaranteed minor girls the right to education and health, only some Kumaris enjoy these rights," judges Balaram K.C. and Top Bahadur Magar said.

The Kumari - From the Other Side Jan 2008

Kumaris, which are revered until they menstruate, preside over key Hindu festivals in Nepal.

Maoists Move to Abolish Living Goddess Custom Jan 2008

Hindus and Buddhists regard the Kumaris as incarnations of a deity.

Archive 2008-06-01 Jan 2008

Instead of being treated like divine beings, the Kumaris should be seen as cultural icons that are unique to Nepal.

The Kumari - From the Other Side Jan 2008

"There should be no bar on the Kumaris from going to school ... as there are no historical and religious documents restricting Kumaris from enjoying child rights," the supreme court said.

Maoists Move to Abolish Living Goddess Custom Jan 2008

A glaring example of the restrictions the Kumaris suffered is, Maharjan says, the case of Sajani Shakya, who until recently was the Kumari of Bhaktapur town.

The Kumari - From the Other Side Jan 2008