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Mantani Shakya

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (circa 2005- )
    Born in Nepal
    Chosen by Buddhist priests to be a kumari or living goddess (October 2008)
    Worshiped by some Hindus and Buddhists as an incarnation of the deity Taleju
    Required to wear red at all times and be carried everywhere

Why she might be annoying:

    She will lose her divinity when she starts to menstruate.
    She was chosen in part because she is considered physically flawless.
    Many believe her appointment amounts to child abuse.
    A kumari can only be chosen from the goldsmith or 'Shakya' caste.
    She is waited on hand and foot and can order around her playmates.
    She may have a hard time going back to life as an ordinary child.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She is required to attend school.
    She must live apart from her family in an ancient temple in the capital Katmandu.
    She passed a test that required her to spend a night alone in a room full of sacrificed animals.
    Her feet are considered sacred.
    She will receive a generous pension when she retires from being a goddess.
    Her appointment brought great honor to her family.

Credit: Georgina


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    In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
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    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 40 Votes: 67.50% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 53 Votes: 64.15% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying