Aryatara Shakya enthroned as new Living Goddess Kumari
Summary
Aryatara Shakya has been enthroned as the new Living Goddess Kumari at Basantapur's Kumarighar, succeeding Trishna Shakya, and will participate in traditional rituals like Indra Jatra and Nawaratri.
Key Points
- Aryatara Shakya from Itumbahal has been enthroned as the new Kumari at Basantapur's Kumarighar.
- She succeeds the outgoing Kumari, Trishna Shakya.
- The Kumari is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists and participates in cultural rituals including Indra Jatra and Nawaratri.
- The Head of State traditionally pays homage to the Kumari during Kojagrat Purnima.
