Kumari Temple

Kathmandu Top 5 in Important Religious Institution

Nepal is permeated with a strong religious atmosphere. They not only believe in various gods and bodhisattvas, but also worship the living goddess-Kumari (virgins). The little girls who are strictly selected have thirty-two virtues, cannot fall to the ground or bleed. , Can only live in the temple until menarche, and will receive a certain amount of alimony after retirement. Some people think that seeing Kumari does not mean good luck.

There are temples everywhere in Durbar Square. This goddess temple is a three-story red brick building located in the south of Durbar Square. It is the residence of the girl who was regarded as the goddess Kumari before she returned to mortals in adolescence. There are three temples in the temple. In the courtyard, the wood carvings inside are very complex and exquisite. Goddess Kumari will appear in the temple at four o'clock every afternoon. Special reminder, the sculptures of the various buildings in Durbar Square are very valuable for appreciation and research. You must look carefully and you can find many interesting details.

Although the building is small, the intricate carvings are beautiful. But the historical background and child goddess here are very attractive. Kumari came out when we went and it was even more special. This is definitely my most memorable place in the Old Palace Square in Kathmandu. In this place, young girls have to stay at home before entering puberty. They have not allowed these girls to receive education until recently. Yes, although it is cool to see this cultural difference, I am not sure what kind of life these girls will lead after becoming Kumari.

The living goddess of Nepal, Kumari, is a symbol of the goddess of wisdom and power. Do your homework beforehand. Every day at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Goddess Kumari will be visited by everyone. After you calculate the time, you will be lucky enough to see the goddess of life, although only a few minutes. Photographs are prohibited on site. The famous Durbar Square is not far from the Goddess Temple, about a few minutes’ walk, to experience the strong local culture of Nepal...

The Temple of the Goddess is located on the south side of the square, but it is not possible to take pictures inside. The building looks very Nepalese classicism style and the European-style building next to it has formed a big gap. The wooden structure of the entire building complex looks very crowded. I like to wait for some strange sounds in the middle rooftop