What is the title of the young girl worshipped as a living goddess in Kathmandu?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Kumari
- Step 1: The Kumari is chosen from the Newar Shakya community. Answer: The Kumari. Why not the others: The other titles do not name the living goddess.
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