Trishna Shakya
Trishna Shakya, aged eight, serves as the Kumari, or living goddess, of Nepal, a revered position she has held since the age of three. As a Kumari, she lives in the temple palace and is venerated by both Hindus and Buddhists alike. During the Indra Jatra festival, she made a rare public appearance, blessing thousands of worshippers while being carried in a beautifully adorned chariot through the streets of Kathmandu.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Trishna Shakya, now 11 years old, was the former Kumari who left from a rear entrance on a palanquin.
Two-year-old chosen as new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists | World News
Jamaica· 2025-10-02
Trishna Shakya, the former living goddess, made her last public appearance during the Indra Jatra festival.
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Croatia· 2025-10-01Trishna Shakya, the eleven-year-old predecessor, had her first menstruation and must now relinquish her position.
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Switzerland· 2025-10-01
Trishna Shakya relinquished her title at the age of twelve to return to mortal life.
Una niña de dos años es entronizada como la nueva “diosa viviente” de Nepal - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-09-30
Trishna Shakya has been serving as Kumari – Nepal’s living goddess – since the age of three.
Living goddess leaves her palace to bless throngs of worshippers | World NewsJamaica· 2025-09-08