Nepal 'Goddess' quits at age 11

One of Nepal’s ’living goddesses’, who sparked controversy by breaking tradition and travelling overseas, has retired at the age of 11.

Nepal 'Goddess' quits at age 11

One of Nepal’s ’living goddesses’, who sparked controversy by breaking tradition and travelling overseas, has retired at the age of 11.

Sajani Shakya travelled to the United States last year to promote a documentary about the centuries-old tradition of Nepal’s ’living goddesses’ and was first removed and then reinstated to her revered position.

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