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. Legends swirl
about her, for the facts are shrouded in secrecy and closely
guarded by dynasties of priests and caretakers. How come a Buddhist
girl is worshipped by autocratic Hindu rulers? Are the initiation
rituals as macabre as they are rumoured to be? And what fate awaits
the Living Goddesses when they attain puberty and are dismissed
from their role? Weaving together myth, religious belief, modern
history and court gossip, Isabella Tree 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, she 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 centre. Deeply felt,
emotionally engaged and written after over a decade of travel and
research, The Living Goddess is a compassionate and illuminating
enquiry into this reclusive Himalayan country - a revelation.
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