The Kumari, the world’s living goddess, is a young girl who is believed to be the manifestation of the goddess Taleju Bhawan.
She lives in a temple in Kathmandu and is worshipped by those of the Hindu and Buddhist faiths in Nepal. Like all goddesses, she bestows blessings on those who pray to her, and mass crowds of faithful followers flock to see her.
The process of becoming a goddess is shrouded in unique and unusual customs, and the life of a goddess is both sacred and fascinating.
So, click on to find out her story.