Handmade Tibetan Jewelry OM Mantra Bracelet
Handmade Tibetan Jewelry OM Mantra Bracelet
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Nepal has a living child goddess, the Kumari Devi, who lives in the center of Kathmandu in an ornately carved wooden house 250 years old. One legend has it that the tradition began centuries ago when a randy pedophile king had rather energetic sex with a prepubescent girl who died shortly thereafter. In penance he started the practice of venerating a young virgin as a living goddess. Whatever the history, each new Kumari chosen today must be from a particular caste of buddhist bracelet. She must be no younger than four and, of course, not have reached the ripe age of puberty. Thirty-two strict physical characteristics must be met including the shape of her teeth, the color of her eyes and the sound of her voice. Gee, those kings of old must have been picky. The potential candidate is then subjected to a scary dance by men wearing horrific masks who surround her with 108 gruesome buffalo heads. If she doesn't get frightened, she's the new Kumari goddess until the day of her first menstrual cycle or some other accidental loss of a huge amount of blood. Then she reverts to a common mortal and can one day marry a mortal man. In the interim she lives a very pampered existence and each year makes only a few ceremonial forays through the city riding high on a huge temple chariot to offer her blessings. In the past she conducted a royal ceremony once each year to bless the king. But democracy came and the king departed. Today she blesses the president. It's considered extremely unlucky for a man to marry a former Kumari goddess--most likely, they say, because he must cater to the whims of an extremely spoiled brat, who's had life served to her on a silver platter.
I've never seen a real live goddess. So on my last morning in Nepal I strolled past the Kumari Bahal where the young girl resides but was unable to get a glimpse of her peeking out one of the tiny windows. I sighed and watched my breath slowly evaporate into the chill dawn air of a brisk Nepali winter. I put my camera away, snugged my hands deep into my brand new mittens . . . and bid the magic of Kathmandu farewell.
Nature is at its best in this region which has a kind of hypnotism that mesmerizes senses of the visitors and it becomes difficult for them not to fall in love with it. High Mountain passes like Zoji La, Khardung La, Namika La, Lachulung La and Taglang La takes tourist to some of the hidden destinations. Here one can find some of the world's highest navigable passes that provides a scenic view of this exotic region. Indus Valley, Nubra Valley, Markha Valley- gorgeous valleys enclosing even more beautiful rivers provide amazing locations for camping etc. Power of nature is evident on the magnetic hill where vehicle move with their engines off, towards the hill at a speed of 20km per hour.
Monasteries- Example of Living Buddhism
During Leh Ladakh tours discover age old heritage of Buddhism by visiting the beautiful monasteries. This barren snow covered land is dotted with magnificent monasteries/Gompas that add to environment a divine power that can be felt on the mere entrance to this region. Hovering flags, prayers carved on walls, enchantment of mantras and a lot more represent the unchanging beliefs of Ladakhis. Alchi, Thiksey, Likir, Spituk, Hemis, Khalsi, Mulbek, Shankar and Lamayuru are among the most visited monasteries that reflect beautiful architecture inspired from Tibetan culture. These gompas contains large statues of Buddha, wall paintings and thangkas. Also, every year various monasteries serve as venue to colorful festivities of the region.
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