Kumari
How did the tradition of Kumari initiated?
In the late 17th century, Nepal was ruled by Malla dynasty. The King of the former Malla dynasty was King Jay Prakash Malla. The kings during this dynasty was very great in Tantric Vidyas(a skill/mantras to connect with evil and God). They can communicate and contact Gods through these Vidyas. Jay Prakash Malla used to speak with Goddess "Taleju" frequently about their kingdom. The deity also used to share the ideas to make the empire robust and secure.
On a fare day, during the discussion King developed a certain desire to touch the goddess Taleju. Noticing it, the goddess got furious and instantly vanished. The goddess no longer visited the King. The King felt regretful of his action. He really yearned for the forgiveness of the goddess.
Late in his dream emerged the Taleju goddess herself and remarked, "You shall no longer get to witness me physically but since you really feel remorseful so I shall reincarnate as a sacred girl to whom you can worship, cherish and idolize ."
So that is why a girl is selected as Kumari. The ritual began has been resuming till today.
How a Kumari is elected??
Kumari should not reach puberty.
She must be a virgin Hindu girl.
She should have no injuries or any slight scar.
She should not step on the ground.
She must not shed a blood.
She must not have lost any teeth yet.
After that, her horoscopes is tested by some powerful priests and drawn out if she had 32 perfection. A total of 108 goats are slaughtered and the girl selected is made to spent a night with the killed goats. If she show no fear then it is believed that the goddess resides within her and she is chosen as Kumari. She will then reside in a house made for Kumari :"Kumari ghar".
The whole procedure appears unusual but the girl do acquire some vital senses when she is Kumari.
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