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The Living Goddesses -

The title also refers to the academic and spiritual exploration of the "Great Mother" throughout time.

The Living Goddesses by Marija Gimbutas, Miriam Dexter - Paper

In the ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley, the tradition of the Kumari brings divinity into the human realm.

: A Kumari is believed to be the living embodiment of the goddess Taleju Bhawani . This tradition blends both Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, as the girl is typically chosen from the Buddhist Shakya or Bajracharya clans but is worshiped by both faiths.