Certain Hindu and Buddhist groups in Nepal have a tradition of worshiping pre-pubescent girls, known as Kumari, who are deemed manifestations of the goddess Durga. These girls are selected at ages as young as four -- and they're forced to "retire" by the time they hit puberty. It's like "Toddlers & Tiaras" minus the pretending. These girls were chosen.
MORE: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/01/16/nepals-girl-goddesses-will-receive-reparations-after-having-their-childhoods-taken-away-from-them/
