The living goddess

By Republica
Published: February 20, 2018 09:28 AM

Nihira Bajracharya, the Kumari, or living goddess, at Ratnakar Mahabihar in Patan on Saturday. On that day, she was installed as the new Kumari of Patan following necessary rituals. Five-year-old Nihira Bajracharya was chosen among five candidates. 

Photos: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili/Republica