The Supreme Court has ordered an inquiry into whether the tradition of worshipping Kumari, a "living goddess" has led to the exploitation of young girls. Tikaram Bhattarai, the attorney representing the petitioner says the committee would investigate no matter what. He believes the landmark order will help modernize the tradition, practiced among the Newar community in Kathamndu.• Living goddesses may have human rights, UPI
• Court orders probe into living goddess ritual, Intl Herald Trib
• 'Goddess' inquiry ordered BBC
• Inquiry on "living goddess" tradition planned, Reuters
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