In Nepal, Sajani Shakya, is a living goddess. This small, shy and totally divine girl is one of about a dozen such goddesses in her homeland Nepal who are considered earthly manifestations of the Hindu goddess Kali.Even though she is a Buddhist, she was considered to be the manifestation of the Hindu goddess Kali. It is an ancient traditional blending of the two religions, unique to Nepal.It’s a very ancient tradition. Its roots go back to almost the dawn of time.It’s a tradition where young girls are revered and in many ways this enhances the status of girls within the culture. The goddess Kali is believed to leave the girls’ bodies as they reach puberty. After that, the girls retire with a small pension. They are free to work and marry.
