King’s end spells doom for Nepal’s ‘living goddesses’

Ancient Greek gods’ new believers

The Indian living god and the Duke of Edinburgh awards

According to the book Love and Death in Kathmandu, King Birendra of Nepal died wearing a locket containing a picture of Sai Baba.

More info:
Wikipedia – Sathya Sai Baba
RickRoss.com – Sai Baba (this site provides information about cults)

“Traditional rulers such as queen mothers and chiefs are both the spiritual and the practical leaders of a community.”
Between custom and Christianity

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