Girls Attributed to “Goddess” in Nepal: Kumaris

All around the world, interesting and old traditions many of them continue even today. Especially Nepalhas a very interesting perspective on tradition and customs.

At work Kumari Child goddesses named after are one of these traditions. your feet It is forbidden to even touch the ground What kind of life do these girls lead?

In Nepal, some girls are believed to be sacred.

It is believed that the soul of Taleju, the goddess of the Kathmandu Valley, was reincarnated in the body of a little girl. These children, called Goddess Kumari, are only girls. From the Shakya family of Newari origin They are elected.

Between 2-6 years old The goddesses selected from among the girls must comply with these criteria and many rituals needs to be completed.

What are the first criteria to become a Kumari?

So that children can become goddesses 32 beauty criteria He needs to get full marks from all of them. Some of these rules; a neck like a seashell, a soft and clear voice like a duck, jet black eyes and curved genitals have.

Girls who meet all these so-called beauty criteria are determined to be Kumari. two stages They still need to complete it.

How are the selection stages?

Kumari candidate children are the children of the Kumari before them. toys he has and is put in a room with toys that do not belong to him. The real Kumari’s toys belonging to the previous Kumari feel and choose Waiting.

Children who pass this stage dead cow, pig, chicken and buffalo head He has to spend a night calmly in the dark rooms. The girl who successfully completed all these stages, goddess of nepal is selected as.

Children who are chosen as goddesses live a very difficult life.

Goddesses are required to live in their assigned house in Kathmandu. Unfortunately, the children are out of this house only 13 times can come out. These 13 restrictions are only religious holidays and festivals It covers.

Kumaris during the day just once He can look out the window. These children, who can only communicate with their family in limited times, he doesn’t go to school either.

Goddesses, whose feet are forbidden from touching the ground, have been victims of this tradition since the 17th century.

Kumaris, who mingle with the public on special occasions, are welcomed with gifts and great enthusiasm. In fact, people hate these girls because their feet are forbidden from touching the ground. carries on his shoulders.

2300 years old This tradition, which has ancient origins, unfortunately drags many young children into a difficult life.

Kumaris are barred from being goddesses when they become young girls.

When children first get their period, Nepalese people that they lost their innocence believes. Therefore, Kumaris who have reached puberty are expelled from the goddessship and younger girls are chosen to replace them.

‘Those who marry Kumari will die quickly’ The superstition that These children are left alone for life. and causes them to live asocially.

Indeed, this tradition It gives people chills. Many interesting traditions like this still continue today.

Sources: The New York Times, Heaven Himalaya

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