Kumaris in Nepal to now be recipients of retirement benefits
15 Jan 2014 5:58 AM IST
Nepal’s famous Kumaris, young prepubescent girls considered by devotees to be incarnations of a Hindu goddess, will now get retirement benefits.
Kumaris, also known as ‘living goddess’, will receive Rs 10,000 from July under the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s fresh budgetary allocation.
‘Kathmandu Metropolitan Corporation has decided to provide Rs 10,000 monthly stipend to retired Kumaris,’ civic body’s CEO Laxman Aryal said.
The decision was taken during the annual general meeting of the KMC on Monday. Around 10 retired Kumaris will be benefited from the scheme.
The Kumaris, regarded as the reincarnation of Goddess Taleju a form of Goddess Bhagwati, are selected at an early age and have to go through many rituals to attain the title.
Kumaris, also known as ‘living goddess’, will receive Rs 10,000 from July under the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s fresh budgetary allocation.
‘Kathmandu Metropolitan Corporation has decided to provide Rs 10,000 monthly stipend to retired Kumaris,’ civic body’s CEO Laxman Aryal said.
The decision was taken during the annual general meeting of the KMC on Monday. Around 10 retired Kumaris will be benefited from the scheme.
The Kumaris, regarded as the reincarnation of Goddess Taleju a form of Goddess Bhagwati, are selected at an early age and have to go through many rituals to attain the title.
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