Ark of the Goddess
Katmandu, Nepal
Near the royal plaza, a vestal virgin is carried in an ark. The girl is selected by priests to be the living goddess. She must be a virgin. Her life is pampered by grim attendants. Most of the goddesses find their life harsh because of the social isolation.
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