Replacing the Living Goddess

This just in, thanks to the Religion News RSS feed from The Pew Forum:

Nepal's astrologers are reviewing horoscopes to find the replacement for the current goddess, who is 11. (reported in The Independent)

The 11-year old living goddess has to retire before she starts menstruating because menstruation is "inauspicious." I've never quite thought of menstruation that way; other characterizations come to mind but I didn't dwell on them. Instead, my mind leapt to the rights of post-menopausal goddesses who, if you ask me, would probably be more qualified for the position.