Sajani
Sajani is the Living Goddess of the city of Baktapur. She is eight years old and lives with her family. She has two sisters and a brother. Her parents are the hereditary caretakers of the Goddess house. She has a lot of freedom and when not on "duty" she plays with her friends just like any normal kid. She only wears her robes and third eye when she is performing rituals. The rest of the time she wears normal clothes. She goes to school and likes to dance to Hindi pop music. She is a force majeure - smart and funny with a cheeky sense of mischief.
Chanira
Chanira is the living Goddess of the city of Patan. Unlike Sajani, Chanira cannot leave the house, except for festivals. But people can come to visit her inside the house whenever they want. She lives with her family, who are also hereditary caretakers. A tutor comes in to teach her. Chanira wears her red robes and distinctive topknot hairstyle every day. She is a shy and quiet girl, but very clever. She enjoys science and even though she never goes outside, enjoys studying about the world and the universe.
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Preeti is the "Royal" Living Goddess of Kathmandu. She lives in her Palace and is never allowed out, except for festivals. When she goes out, her feet must not touch the ground. She must either be carried, or must walk along a white cloth. Foreigners are not allowed to enter the Palace. A tutor comes in to teach her. She blesses the King each year to endorse his rule. She does not live with her family, unlike the other Goddesses. Her parents can come in to worship her, like other devotees. She is cared for by caretakers. These restrictions make it harder for the Royal Goddesses to adapt to normal life, once they return to their families.
Dharma
Dharma is Chanira's aunt. She is unique in that she is still worshipped as a Living Goddess even though she is now in her late 50's. She was a Goddess as a child, but never menstruated so carried on until she was an adult. She is still revered and worshipped and has a private cult around her, as it is believed she has strong "Shakti". It is believed she has a great gift of healing and prophecy.
Ruben
Ruben, a 14 year old travelling minstrel whose poems and songs became the rallying cry of the revolution.
Protestors
The million unarmed pro democracy protestors who demonstrated for over a year demanding their freedom in the face of armed police and the King's army.