Hindu festival
Nepal's Ancient Kumari Tradition: Two-Year-Old Aryatara Shakya Becomes New Living Goddess During Dashain Festival
Sep 30, 2025 07:15 pm CST
A 2-year-old girl named Aryatara Shakya has been selected as Nepal's new Kumari or living goddess during the country's most significant Hindu festival, Dashain. Following ancient traditions, she will live in a temple palace, bless devotees including the president, and maintain a secluded life until puberty. Recent reforms now allow Kumaris to receive education and government pensions after their service.
'May Our Lives Be Filled With Light, Purpose': PM Modi Wishes Shubho Mahalaya
Sep 21, 2025 12:21 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya, which is observed before the start of Durga Puja.