The Living Goddess: A Journey Into the Heart of Kathmandu

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The Living Goddess: A Journey Into the Heart of Kathmandu

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. Weaving together myth, religious belief, modern history, and court gossip, this book 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, the author is able to put the country's troubled modern history in the context of the complex spiritual beliefs and practices that inform the role of the little girl at its center. The Living Goddess is a compassionate and illuminating enquiry into this reclusive Himalayan country, deeply felt, emotionally engaged, and written after twelve years of travel and research. As seen in National Geographic. "Combines magnificent travel writing, serious anthropological research and savvy political commentary on a changing Nepal."--Times Literary Supplement
Country USA
Brand Eland Publishing
Manufacturer Eland Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781780600468
ReleaseDate 2015-08-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781780600468

Country	USA
Brand	Eland Publishing
Manufacturer	Eland Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781780600468
ReleaseDate	2015-08-09
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781780600468

The Living Goddess: A Journey Into the Heart of Kathmandu

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