The Living Goddess [electronic resource] : A journey into the heart of Kathmandu
Isabella Tree2015
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In a small medieval palace on Kathmandu's Durbar Square lives Nepal's famous
Living Goddess -a child as young as three who is chosen from a caste of Buddhist
goldsmiths to watch over the country and protect its people. To Nepalis she is
the embodiment of Devi (the universal goddess) and for centuries their Hindu
kings have sought her blessing to legitimize their rule. Legends swirl about
her, for the facts are shrouded in secrecy and closely guarded by dynasties of
priests and caretakers. How come a Buddhist girl is worshipped by autocratic
Hindu rulers? Are the initiation rituals as macabre as they are rumoured to be?
And what fate awaits the Living Goddesses when they attain puberty and are
dismissed from their role? Weaving together myth, religious belief, modern
history and court gossip, Isabella Tree takes us on a compelling and fascinating
journey to the esoteric, hidden heart of Nepal. Through her unprecedented access
to the many layers of Nepalese society, she is ab...
Main title:
Author:
Isabella Tree, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Eland Publishing, 2015
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (384.0 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781780600956
Language:
English
BRN:
434531
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |