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The Cult of Kumari Virgin Worship in Nepal

 
Michael Allen (Author)
Synopsis

In Kathmandu, Newar Buddhist girls as young as two years old are selected to become living incarnations of the Hindu goddess Taleju. Called 'Kumaris', the children are worshiped daily by both priests and laity and until some sign of imperfection appears, most commonly with the onset of menstruation, they are required to live in accordance with a rigorous code of purity maintenance.

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Bibliographic information

Title The Cult of Kumari Virgin Worship in Nepal
Author Michael Allen
Format Softcover
Date published: 31.12.1996
Edition 1st. ed.
Publisher Mandala Book Point
Language: English
length 166p., 46 B/W; Colour Illustrations; 8.5 inch x 5.5 inch