Nepal, Sept. 30 -- Newly appointed Kumari Aaryatara Shakya has assumed the traditional Kumari throne on Tuesday. A formal ceremony was scheduled for Aryatara to take her seat as the Living Goddess Kumari between 12:05 PM to 12:15 PM. Alongside this, the outgoing Kumari, Trishna Shakya, was given a ceremonial farewell accompanied by traditional music and festivities.

Aryatara Shakya, a resident of Itumbahal, Kathmandu, has been selected as the new Kumari following a rigorous selection process by Shakya Mahavihar Association.

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