Kathmandu Durbar Square's by ghaletreks

Kathmandu - Nepal Kathmandu's Durbar Square Kathmandu's Durbar Square was built primarily in the 16th and 17th centuries. Like Nepal's other Durbar Squares, it contains a royal palace (a "durbar") and many temples built in a traditional Newar, pagoda style. On the southern border of the square lies the Kumari Chowk (House), home to Nepal's "Kumari" – a prepubescent girl chosen as the living incarnation of the Hindu goddess, Taleju. Once the Kumari reaches puberty, another 3-5 year old girl is chosen in her place. In the meantime, the Kumari is worshiped as a living goddess, but leads a cloistered life and emerges only several times a year for religious festivals. Her feet are never allowed to touch the ground.

Uploaded: Feb, 03 2008 | Taken: Sep, 21 2007| Viewed: 33 times  | 3 votes Camera:  Canon IXY DIGITAL 900 IS | Exposure 1/250s, f5.7 | FLength: 4mm