A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country’s longest and most significant Hindu festival. Aryatara Shakya, at 2 years and 8 months, was chosen as the new Kumari or “virgin goddess,” replacing the incumbent who is considered by tradition to become a mere mortal upon reaching puberty.
The wait is almost over as the makers of Ramayana: Part 1 gear up for the film’s grand launch event in New Delhi. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the event is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam. With excitement running high, fans are eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the epic’s stellar cast.
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At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a massive explosion ripped through an illegally operated firecracker factory in Ahmedabad’s Vastral area on Saturday, officials said.
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