Life of a Kumari Goddess: The Young Girls Whose Feet Never Touch Ground

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Broadly (A Vice Production)


Published on Aug 4, 2016
Broadly heads to Nepal to witness the centuries-old tradition of worshipping Kumari, a living goddess manifested in the body of a young girl, to see how life is for the sacred children spending their lives in a temple—and what happens when they grow.

[Siwsan]

1. That seems to be such a sad and lonely way to spend one's childhood

It would have been even more interesting had they interviewed more of the former Kumari, to get a wider perspective on how it affected their lives.

[Warpy]

3. They have to sit quietly during puja every day

but are surrounded by family during their hours off the job. It's weird but not inhumane.

[Siwsan]

4. I don't for a second thing it is inhumane, but kids have so much natural energy

Not being able to go outside to run, skip and jump just seems kind of sad. I'm surprised that growth development and muscle atrophy isn't an issue.

She is a beautiful child.

[Warpy]

5. They're probably chosen for their ability to sit still for a while

as well as for their beauty.

During her hours off, I'd like to see how they stop her from bouncing off the walls. I doubt it can be done.

[Warpy]

2. Beats being thrown off a cliff or into an erupting volcano

These kids probably have a better set up than most child stars here in this country, especially now that families are making sure they're both educated and prepared for the day when the bright lights go somewhere else and the crowds disappear.

It would be interesting to see if there's been a loss of faith in the present ones since the big quake.