Our visit to the house of the Living Goddess showed us amazing carving and architecture but did not allow us a glimpse of the Kumari. Even if we had caught a sight of her we could not have taken any photographs. I cannot imagine the existence of a young girl secluded away from her family and public life from the age of about 3 years until puberty. What life would she then have when leaving such seclusion and an unnatural childhood?
Despite my qualms about the purpose of this 'house' I appreciated the workmanship and the peaceful haven that this oasis in the busy city provided.
Spirituality was present in the streets and in the Temples and there were so many photo opportunities from people to places.
The carvings were detailed and told of myths and legends that cross different belief systems. We first saw Naga and Geruda in Cambodia and we saw them again here ... they have even featured in my science fantasy television programmes recently.
In addition to the splendour of ancient buildings I was fascinated by daily life and the hustle and bustle of street life. It's nothing like my local high street:
Can the rest of our day's sightseeing continue to fascinate? what will be next?
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