Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being chosen as Nepal's Living Goddess |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Private tuition within the Kumari Ghar allowed after 2008 reforms |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Shakya clans of the Newar community |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Ananta Shakya |
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Career
| Overview | Aryatara was born into the Shakya family in Kathmandu and was selected as Nepal’s new Kumari on 30 September 2025. The selection process involved rigorous evaluations by priests who checked her horoscope and physical attributes. Aryatara will serve as the living goddess until she reaches puberty. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| She belongs to an elite lineage from which many Kumaris are traditionally chosen. | |
| Her enthronement ceremony was a significant event attended by thousands during the Dashain festival. | |
| Aryatara was carried in a procession to her palace residence where devotees paid respects. | |
| Child rights activists have expressed concerns regarding the isolation experienced by Kumaris, while others defend the tradition. |