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November 2001 John Glines

Home of the living goddess

Built in 1757, Kumari Chowk is the home of the "kumari" or living goddess, who is
considered to be an incarnation of the goddess Taleju. The Kumari appears from
time to time in the window of the third story to see and be seen by her admirers.
Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal


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