goddesses of the kathmandu valley
The manifestations of Devi as Durga, Kali, Chandi, Bhavani, Bhagwati, Bhairavi etc. are found in various art forms in the Kathmandu valley. One can trace the worship of the goddesses in household rituals, community festivals, performances and shrines sacred to both the Hindu and Buddhist communities of the valley. The Buddhists of the Vajrayana tradition…