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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I had the rare privilege of meeting and photographing the Living Goddess of Patan, Samita Bajracharya. Only eight years old, she was revered as the earthly embodiment of divine power within the sacred Kumari Ghar — a presence so potent that even a glimpse of her is believed to bring good fortune.

While in the ancient city of Kathmandu, I had the rare privilege of meeting — and photographing — the Living Goddess of Patan, Samita Bajracharya. Just eight years old, yet regarded as the earthly embodiment of divine power, she resides within the sacred confines of the Kumari Ghar, the “god-house,” where her every gesture carries spiritual weight. Each day, behind the intricately carved windows of that centuries-old sanctuary, the Living Goddess performs her rituals — serene, untouchable, and radiant with the quiet gravity of something far beyond childhood. To look upon her is said to bring good fortune; to stand before her is to feel time itself pause.

Under normal circumstances, the reign of a Living Goddess ends with her first menstruation — the moment she sheds blood, she returns to mortal life, and the search for her successor begins. Some say even a single scratch can dissolve her divinity. Tradition warns it is unlucky to marry a former Kumari.

The selection of a new Living Goddess is an intricate tantric ritual. Chosen from poor Sakya families, girls aged four to seven must meet thirty-two marks of perfection — from the shape of their eyes and teeth to the tone of their voice and the alignment of their stars. Then comes the true test: in a darkened room strewn with buffalo heads and filled with masked dancers and terrifying sounds, the candidates face their fear. Only the child who remains serene — untouched by terror — is deemed the true embodiment of the goddess. Finally, like the Dalai Lama, she must recognize items once worn by her predecessor, proving her divine continuity.

The return to ordinary life is often the hardest chapter in a Kumari’s story. After years of worship and isolation, a former Living Goddess must learn to walk once more among mortals — no longer carried in ceremonial processions or served in silence. The world outside the Kumari Ghar can feel bewildering, even harsh.Tradition warns that any man who marries a former Kumari will die young, a superstition that lingers like a shadow over her future. Yet beneath the myth lies a more human truth — the challenge of reconciling divinity with normalcy. Having been treated as a goddess since childhood, obedience and humility do not come easily, nor does the prospect of being “ordinary.” For many, the fear is not of marrying a cursed woman, but of living with one who once ruled in silence, her every word — or absence of it — treated as sacred decree.

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Cryptocurrency Briefly @cryptobriefly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Clarity Act is expected to pass in September, creating a framework to classify crypto assets and modernize U.S. crypto regulation.

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 01/09/2026

A cartoon by Edward Steed. See more cartoons from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/ekZ3Zq

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"I've always found it so much easier to write sad songs than happy ones and I thought, right, I'm going to challenge myself here. I wanted to base it on a groove that made dancing irresistible, it felt like it was unleashing some joy." - pg

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Jamie Roxx Artist @jamieroxxartist.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎨 An Online #ArtShow Everyday! 🎨 👉 See TODAYs #Celeb #BDays #PopCulture History, Events, Upcoming 🎧#PopRoxxRadio 🎙️Show & more 🎨#JamieRoxx #Paintings: ➤ www.JamieRoxx.us #Blog #Art #WorkingArtist #LifeattheBeach #ArtistsLife #BestFriends #SharPei #Dog #ArtStudio #JamieRoxx

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🎀 @fairypryncess.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Autumn in Germany 🍂🍁🍂 #Germany #Autumn #Photography #scape

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News from Google @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Today at #MadeByGoogle, we announced our latest devices, features and more. Here’s your TL:DR; 🧵

Collage of image of multiple Pixel 11 phones, Pixel Watch 5s, and Pixel Buds in new colors: Coral, Blue, Olive Green, Frost.

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Mira🌺 @deepgreens.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Summer lovin, had me a blast… 🎶

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misalignedhead @misalignedhead.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Another from this same set of work and in the newer style of interactions. #fineartnude #artisticnude #fineartphotography #artphotography #nudephoto #blackandwhite #nudeart #dreamaway

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Astrid Kallsen @astridkallsen.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Photographer Dan Hopkinson from a workshop/shoot out in 2017 Www.Astridkallsen.com #artphotography #notsexuallyexplicit #artmodel #urbex

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Mike Capp Art @mikecappart.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Pop Art in Repose | Mixed Media on Canvas | 20” x 28” | 2025 #mixedmediaart #popart #acrylic

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Panic @panic.com · 30/10/2025

your to-do list: • play herdling. it’s what you need in your life right now! • vote for herdling. it’s helpful to us! one day left to vote! goldenjoysticks.com • take the day off

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Bitcoin @bitcoin.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Part of a complete breakfast! #bitcoin

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Marco Acquaviva @marcoacquaviva.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I really like these two sets of clothes 😍✨ The quality of Paris Fashion Week is just too high 💖 #ParisFashionWeek #OOTD #photographie #model #photo #fashion #défilés #pfw #couture #showcase #mode #bluesky #models #vogue #photography mazarine bona & lenka dvorakova @mazarinebona.bsky.social

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Rune Hrafnagaldur @lunegrimm.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

"Dance of the dead" Probably my most fitting piece for #Halloween 🕯️ Tapestry 🔗 in Bio #art #artwork #werewolf

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The Wee Owl Studio, Art 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @theweeowl.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

A little bargain for the mushroom lovers, this Indigo Milk Cap original drawing and others are on sale in my shop now. Visit today to find out more... folksy.com/find/item/85... #Mushrooms #Fungi #MishroomArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm

A colour drawing of Indigo Milk Cap mushrooms, blue mushrooms with darker blue gills. These mushrooms can be found in southern and eastern North America but is most common along the Gulf Coast, Mexico, and Guatemala.
An original art work, please note that the frame is not included.
Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper
5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).

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Luchy Edwards @luchy1.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

José Clemente Orozco - Barricade, 1931 - Zapatistas, 1931 “Errors and exaggerations do not matter. What matters is boldness in thinking with a strong-pitched voice, in speaking out about things as one feels them in the moment of speaking.” #mexicanartists #mexicanmuralism #socialrealism #arthistory

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Bitcoin @bitcoin.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 30/10/2025

Kim Kardashian says the Moon landing was fake "Go to TikTok ... see for yourself ... Why is the flag blowing? ... Why are there no stars?" NASA responds: "Yes, we've been to the Moon before ... six times"

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Every accusation is a confession. It's pathetic that a sitting president would post this about a former president, especially one who is battling stage 4 cancer. Donald Trump is repulsive and the fact that he is still obsessing over losing in 2020 shows just how weak, petty and insecure he is.

Post by Donald Trump that says:

He is a CRIMINAL AND SHOULD BE IN JAIL. A MAJOR LOWLIFE AND FAILURE. An ugly person, both inside and out! I beat him badly, and love watching him squirm now.

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Lickability @lickability.com · 17/09/2025

People still seem divided on iOS 26 overall, but we’ve noticed most are impressed with the creative and elegant things developers have been doing in-app with this new toolkit! We’d love to hear from you: What are your favorite app redesigns, Liquid Glass implementations, etc.? ⬇️

Glass Photo iOS 26 redesign. Credit: glass.photo

Flighty iOS 26 redesign. Credit: flighty.com

Roam Virtual Office iOS 26 Liquid Glass redesign and render. Credit: ro.am

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🧵 Duncan Grant (1885-1978) was an Anglo-Scottish painter & designer. His approach was fresh & original for his time & he has left us memorable portraits of the Bloomsbury Group as well as works of powerful modernism. Let’s take a look [1]

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