He formally entered Kumari Ghar during a special ceremony at an auspicious time on Tuesday, according to Uddhav Karmacharya, priest of the Taleju Bhawani temple in Kathmandu.
Kumari is worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists
Kumaris are selected from among Sakya girls until they experience their first menstruation. Recently the former Kumari abdicated after getting her first menstruation at the age of 12. Kumari is worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists.
Although the Shakya community that chooses Kumari is considered Buddhist, Kumari is worshiped as a Hindu goddess. The tradition of Kumari Puja is 500 to 600 years old, which started during the rule of Malla kings. Kumari is considered to be the human form of Goddess Taleju.
Had to go through a rigorous selection process
There is a tradition of the President of Nepal worshiping the living goddess and seeking her blessings during the Indrajatra festival in August. Present Kumari’s age is 2 years and 8 months. He had to go through a rigorous selection process for this role.
In the selection process they are kept in a dark room
To be selected they must not have started menstruating. There should not be any scratches or wounds on their body and they should be fearless. In the selection process they are kept in a dark room, where buffalo heads and scary masks are kept and have to come out without getting scared.