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Woman dedicated to the worship of a temple's patron god
In few parts of India, a devadasi is a female artist who is dedicated to the worship and service of a deity or a temple for the rest of her life. The dedication
Devadasi
Bombay Devadasi Protection Act (1934) was passed by the Bombay High Court under British India to protect existing Devadasis and prevent the dedication
Bombay Devadasi Protection Act
Bombay_Devadasi_Protection_Act
Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947 (also called the Tamil Nadu Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947 or the Madras Devadasi Act
Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947
Madras_Devadasis_(Prevention_of_Dedication)_Act,_1947
Tamil community traditionally involved in the arts of music and dance
Devaradiyar etc. under Isai Vellalar label. Some from this community were made devadasis until its abolition. They are listed as a Most Backward Class in the state
Isai_Vellalar
assigned to care for Jagannath. At the age of 12, Sashimani was inducted into Devadasi Seva after being ceremonially married to Lord Jagannath at the age of 7
Sasimani_Debi
1999 film Malayalam film by Biju Varkey
Devadasi is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Biju Varkey, starring Nishanth Sagar and Jeneesha. It was released on 12 September 1999
Devadasi_(1999_film)
1948 Indian film
Devadasi is a 1948 Tamil film directed by Manik Lal Tandon and T. V. Sundaram. The film stars Kannan, Leela, R. Balasubramaniam, and K. S. Angamuthu. The
Devadasi_(1948_film)
Major form of Indian classical dance
authors have argued that Bharatanatyam is a descendant of an ancient :o Devadasi (lit. 'servant girls of Devas') culture, suggesting a historical origin
Bharatanatyam
Tamil social reformer
activist of the Dravidian Movement, who worked for the abolition of the Devadasi system in the Madras Presidency. Ramamirtham was born in 1883 in Thiruvarur
Moovalur_Ramamirtham
Indian actor (1920–2005)
movement aimed at eradicating the Devadasi system. She was instrumental in ensuring the passage through parliament of the Devadasi Abolition Act. After the death
Gemini_Ganesan
Indian Carnatic singer (1878–1952)
Indian Carnatic singer, cultural activist, scholar, and devadasi. A descendant of devadasis, she was also a patron of the arts and a historian. Nagarathnamma
Bangalore_Nagarathnamma
Regent Maharani of Travancore from 1924–1931
authority. Her major reforms are considered to be the abolishment of the Devadasi system and animal sacrifice, women being granted the right to vote and
Sethu_Lakshmi_Bayi
Country in South Asia
classical dance is Bharatnatyam, which began in the temple dances of Tamil devadasis. Identified with "prostitutes and courtesans", their dancing was formally
India
Indian ruler and social reformer (1894 to 1922)
inter-caste and inter-religious marriages (12 July 1919), and prohibiting the Devadasi system (11 November 1920). He pursued economic development through the
Shahu_of_Kolhapur
Historical female courtesans in India
have been born on earth as a devadasi and imparted the divine knowledge of dance unto humans. The first dance of the devadasi took place in a temple in the
Tawaif
Indian film and television actress
titled Golmaal as the sister of the lead lady and then B-Grade film titled Devadasi in Malayalam. At that time, director Bala roped her in for a leading role
Abitha
Indian pilgrimage destination
with the ancient Devadasi practice of dedicating girls to the temple, which the Government of Karnataka eradicated in 1982 through Devadasi Prohibition Act
Yellamma_Temple,_Saundatti
Classical dance of India
dance was systematized in the 18th century, but was then ridiculed as a Devadasi prostitution system during the colonial British Raj; it was banned by a
Mohiniyattam
Indian actress (born 1981)
Intercultural Philosophy, Chennai. Vol 28, Oct 2015; pp. 45–54 Disrespecting the Devadasi: What the MS Subhalakshmi debate has exposed, The News Minute, Chennai
Swarnamalya
Indian physician and legislator
Chandrammal, a Devadasi, was only 11 years old when she implored Narayanaswami, a 30-year-old man who was to become her patron after her Devadasi dedication
Muthulakshmi_Reddy
Type of dance
the temple of Lord Jagannatha at Puri by devadasi dancers called mahari. Following the abolition of the devadasi system, the dance has been discontinued
Mahari_dance
was a class of dancers employed to appease the gods. They were known as Devadasi, that is, the servants of the Gods. The Hoygriva Madhav Temple in Hajo
Folk_dances_of_Assam
1984 Indian film
"in-depth depiction of the helplessness of people struggling against the Devadasi tradition." Film's music is given by B.V. Karanth with lyrics by Vasant
Giddh
2021 film by Rahul Sankrityan
disapproves of his methods, he decides to leave but stumbles upon Maitreyi, a devadasi from Bangladesh (then known as East Pakistan) who dances in the temple
Shyam_Singha_Roy
Indian social activist
working for the emancipation and empowerment of women suffering within the Devadasi system. In 2018, she was conferred the Padma Sri, the fourth highest civilian
Sitavva_Joddati
1943 film by Ellis R. Dungan
— Randor Guy A young devadasi (R. Balasaraswathi) is forced by her family to yield to lustful zamindar (V. K. Dass). The devadasi refuses to do this because
Dhaasippen
Indian classical dancer
Tourism Festival, Mrinalini Sarabhai Dharpana dance festivel Gujarat, Devadasi festival Odisha, AIDA Festival Chhattisgarh and Naadam Festival, among
R._L._V._Ramakrishnan
Indian actor and musician (1900–1942)
Dinanath's mother Yesubai Rane was his father's mistress belonging to the Devadasi community of Goa, which is now known as Gomantak Maratha Samaj. In his
Deenanath_Mangeshkar
Telugu Poet (1600–1680)
to be called Kshetragna or Kshetrayya (one who travels). He married a Devadasi named Mohanangi. He learned his music from guru VenkaTamakhi (author of
Kshetrayya
Indian independence activist and politician (1895–1970)
and passed as Madras Act 5 of 1947. The Devadasi Dedication Abolition Act of 1947 put an end to the devadasi system that was in vogue in many Hindu temples
O._P._Ramaswamy_Reddiyar
Sexual intercourse technique
Originating over 3,000 years ago in India, the practice was performed by Devadasis, female temple attendants skilled in dance and sexual techniques. It spread
Pompoir
Indian actor (born 1980)
Ezhunilappanthal. However, his most notable role came in the 1999 film Devadasi, directed by Biju Varkey. He was then pursuing his graduation. He got a
Nishanth_Sagar
sexual practices of Devadasis, they were also unaccustomed to the traditional rights Devadasis enjoyed. Under Hindu Law, Devadasis were granted property
Prostitution in colonial India
Prostitution_in_colonial_India
Courtesan in Ancient India
woman who performs for the general public; she is a courtesan and actress.Devadasi are dancers and musicians dedicated to temples. They care for the temples
Gaṇikā
18th-century Telugu poet and scholar
Muddupalani (fl. c. 1750) was a Telugu speaking poet and devadasi attached to the court of Pratap Singh (1739–63), the Maratha king of Tanjore. Some commentators
Muddupalani
Town in Assam, India
Pathsala as its home. Assam's Devadasi dance is a 1,000-year-old tradition, prevalent since the 7th century when the Devadasi system was in place. Girls
Pathsala
women attached to temples as Devadasis. Dr. Muthulakshmi proposed the resolution at the Madras Legislature that the Devadasi system should be abolished
Periyar_and_women's_rights
Indian folklore character
strand begins with a woman named Alli, described as the daughter of a devadasi named Karveni and living in Pazhakannoor. Alli marries a temple priest
Kalliyankattu_Neeli
2024 film by Vidyadhar Kagita
potential, joins Shankar on the journey. Elsewhere, Durga, a terminally ill Devadasi in a South Indian village, wishes to reconcile with her estranged daughter
Gaami
Ancient caves with color painted frescoes and Brahmi inscriptions in Chhattisgarh, India
others. The inscription is also the oldest known mention of the word "devadasi", but this seems just a name and it is unlikely that this was related to
Jogimara_and_Sitabenga_Caves
Indian singer and dancer
Parasmani Debi (alternatively spelled Parasmani, Parasmani Devi), was the last devadasi or mahari of Shri Jagannath Temple and “human consort” of the Lord Jagannath
Parasmani_Debi
1988 Indian film
to Yudhishthira in the epic Mahabharatha. It is the story of Vaisali, a devadasi girl who was assigned the mission of seducing Rishyasringa, the son of
Vaisali_(film)
Popular court dance in royal India
Devadasis who used to perform ritual and religious dances in the Hindu temples of India. However, there is not much similarity between the devadasis and
Nautch
1993 Indian film by Fazil
received a positive response from the audience. The film also deals with the devadasi courtesan practice formerly prevalent in southern India and its patronage
Manichitrathazhu
Topics referred to by the same term
and produced by K. B. Tilak. Muddu Palani was a Telugu speaking poet and devadasi attached to the court of Pratap Singh, the Maratha king of Tanjore. This
Muddu
Indian actress (1911–1988)
Vallabh (1924) Sati Sardarba (1924) Ram Sarovar (1924) Kala Chor (1925) Devadasi (1925) Indrasabha (1925) Ra Navghan (1925) Rambha of Rajnagar (1925) Deshna
Zubeida
Indian television actress (born 1971)
She starred in Krishnadasi (2016), which was based on the lives of the Devadasi community, playing the role of Krishnadasi Kumudini. Other appearances
Indira_Krishnan
Indian actress (born 1992)
second collaboration after MCA where she portrayed Maithreyi, a captivating devadasi in 1970s Kolkata. A song from the movie "Pranavalaya" received praise and
Sai_Pallavi
Indian singer (1929–2022)
belonging to the Devadasi community of Goa, a matrilineal community of temple artists now known as Gomantak Maratha Samaj. As a Devadasi, Yesubai was a
Lata_Mangeshkar
Melattur style of Bharatanatyam dance was developed largely out of the devadasi traditions and Melattur Bhagavata Mela by Mangudi Dorairaja Iyer (1900–1980)
Melattur_style
Major Hindu Goddess; The Mother of the Universe
Yellammaanata, this traditional folk art form is observed by individuals from the Devadasi and Jogathi (transgender) communities in Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Ballari
Renuka
Indian dancer and choreographer (1904–1986)
its original 'sadhir' style prevalent amongst the temple dancers, the Devadasis, she also worked for the re-establishment of traditional Indian arts and
Rukmini_Devi_Arundale
Push dagger
Kersenboom-Story, Saskia C.; Kersenboom, Saskia (1987). Nityasumaṅgalī: devadasi tradition in South India. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. ISBN 9788120803305
Katar
Indian dancer (1892–1971)
Award for Bharathanatyam. Mylapore Gowri Ammal was born in 1892, in a Devadasi family of Mylapore, Tamil Nadu. Her mother Doraikannu Ammal was also a
Mylapore_Gowri_Ammal
Indian classical dancer
devadasis. He understood the greatness of the art and lamented the disrespect shown and stigma attached to it due to its association with devadasis.
E._Krishna_Iyer
Book by Sudha Murthy
story. The main story revolves around the live of the sex workers or devadasis, her determination to make them self-sustainable, and to get rid of the
Three_Thousand_Stitches
Courtesan in ancient India
in the classic Tamil story of Silappatikaram, written by Ilango Adigal Devadasi Deuki Ca trù, a similar profession in Vietnam Qiyan, a similar profession
Nagarvadhu
2012 Indian film
Malayalam-language film directed by Biju Varkey who had earlier directed films like Devadasi, Chandranilekkulla Vazhi and Phantom. The film stars Kalabhavan Mani and
Orange_(2012_film)
Indian Classical Dancer and choreographer
premiere Ratikant Mohapatra was invited with his Odissi company. 2016: Devadasi National Award Gaurav Puruskar at the hands of Pt. Birju Maharaj Singar
Prerana_Deshpande
1988 film by Ramamurthy Thyagarajan
lives off the generosity of the villagers. He is orphaned the son of a Devadasi and is often treated poorly because of that. Sadayan is generally kind-hearted
Sigappu_Thali
Dravidian language
385. ISBN 978-0-520-22821-4. Kersenboom, Saskia (1987). Nityasumangali: Devadasi Tradition in South India. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. pp. 32, 39. ISBN 978-81-208-0330-5
Telugu_language
Indian dancer and actress
national awards (Ustad Bismillah Yuva Puraskar for Mohiniyattam 2007 and the Devadasi Award from the Minister of Orissa in 2010). She received the state honours
Methil_Devika
Indian social activist and politician (1879–1973)
genders. While fighting against this, Periyar advocated getting rid of the Devadasi system. In his view it was an example of a list of degradations of women
Periyar
Musical artist
Malayalam 1998 Daya Malayalam Background Score Only Sooryavanam Malayalam 1999 Devadasi Malayalam 2000 Ayyappantamma Neyyappam Chuttu Malayalam Sparsham Malayalam
Sharreth
provides evidence of the Devadasi cult in Odisha. Devadasis were dancing girls who were dedicated to the temples of Odisha. The Devadasis in Odisha were known
Culture_of_Odisha
Women's organisation in India, founded 1917
developed into a potent force to fight against illiteracy, child marriage, the Devadasi system and other social ills. After Besant's death in 1933, Dorothy Jinarajadasa
Women's_Indian_Association
1992 atrocity by police against the villagers of Vachathi, Tamil Nadu, India
foeticide Female infanticide Street children Women Acid attack Bride burning Devadasi Dowry death Eve teasing Women's health Feminism Menstrual taboo Prostitution
Vachathi_case
Indian actor
Narendran 1998 Gloria Fernandes from USA Fernandes 1999 Jananaayakan Rajmohan Devadasi Captain Ranger Haridas 2000 Shayanam 2001 Sravu Bawa Uthaman Pulimuttathu
Babu_Antony
Region of Tamil Nadu
was practised in the temples of Chola Nadu by ritual temple dances or devadasis. Patronized and financed by dharmakarthas and rich mirasidars, sadir was
Chola_Nadu
Indian social reformer and educationist (1862–1939)
untouchability and upliftment of Dalits. He strived for the reformation of the Devadasi system in Andhra, and succeeded to a considerable extent. He promoted widow
Raghupathi Venkataratnam Naidu
Raghupathi_Venkataratnam_Naidu
Group of Shaivite temples in India
Madras: Volumes 33-34 .Music Academy (Madras, India) - 1962 Nityasumaṅgalī: devadasi tradition in South India .P.146. Saskia C. Kersenboom-Story http://www
Paadal_Petra_Sthalam
('Appeasing Radhka') is a poem composed by the Telugu-language poet and devadasi Muddupalani (1739–90) concerning the marital relationship of the deity
Rādhikā-sāntvanam
Indian classical vocalist (1916–2004)
in Hindustani music under Pandit Narayanrao Vyas. Her mother, from the devadasi community, was a music exponent and a regular stage performer, and Subbulakshmi
M._S._Subbulakshmi
Prostitution that takes place as a result of coercion by a third party
sex with children. In Southern India & eastern Indian state of Odisha, devadasi is the practice of hierodulic prostitution, with similar customary forms
Forced_prostitution
Mass rape in Kashmir
foeticide Female infanticide Street children Women Acid attack Bride burning Devadasi Dowry death Eve teasing Women's health Feminism Menstrual taboo Prostitution
1991_Kunan_Poshpora_incident
Christian missionary to India (1867–1951)
7 March 2015. "Slaves of the Gods : Katherine Mayo". 1929. "Short film Devadasi by Lenalaxmi in LVPrasad Film & TV Academy | Tamil with English subtitles"
Amy_Carmichael
Topics referred to by the same term
Bayadere may refer to: Bayadere is a European term for devadasi — a female dancer in India, often clothed in loose Eastern costume Bayadere (fabric), an
Bayadere
Indian social issue
foeticide Female infanticide Street children Women Acid attack Bride burning Devadasi Dowry death Eve teasing Women's health Feminism Menstrual taboo Prostitution
Gambling_in_India
2001 Indian film
attendant Bhrungi. Manjunatha meets Katyayini who is about to become a devadasi (Servant of the Lord) and marries her. Soon they beget a son, Siddhartha
Sri_Manjunatha_(film)
Characters featured in the ''Baahubali'' film franchise
abstain from violence if it is needed. She is a eunuch and an assistant of Devadasi Kalika. She is a pimp and finds women for Kalika's trade. She resides in
List_of_Baahubali_characters
1992 Indian film
Ambalam condemn Poochandu's mother to tonsure and Poochandu to become a Devadasi. In anger against this dictatorship, Muthukaalai ridicules Ambalam and
Chinna_Pasanga_Naanga
2024 romantic crime drama film by Konstantin Bojanov
starts a romance with Devika, a 17-year-old girl, after seeking refuge in a devadasi community in southern India. Anasuya Sengupta as Renuka Omara as Devika
The_Shameless_(2024_film)
Indian actress (born 1986)
project, Sringaram, in which she played the lead role of a 19th-century devadasi (temple dancer). The Tamil film was directed by Sharada Ramanathan and
Aditi_Rao_Hydari
Hindu temple in Uttarakhand, India
from historical times. One of the inscriptions states that the son of a Devadasi vowed to kill himself if the temple could not be completed. Tirugnana Sambandar
Gauri_Kund
2013 American film
Kanna (Blood and Tears) by Sunil Gangopadhyay, about the daughter of a devadasi, who falls in love with a Muslim sculptor. It was the opening film of 2013
Vara:_A_Blessing
Administrative subdivision of India from 1652 to 1950
complete rights to enter Hindu temples. The Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act which gave Devadasi's the legal right to Marry and also making it
Madras_Presidency
foeticide Female infanticide Street children Women Acid attack Bride burning Devadasi Dowry death Eve teasing Women's health Feminism Menstrual taboo Prostitution
Economy_of_India
Metropolis in Assam, India
India : history, art, traditions, p.98, p.p 197 Kali Prasad Goswami (2000), Devadāsī: Dancing Damsel, p.28 Pragjyotish can be regarded as a Dravida country
Guwahati
2009 book by William Dalrymple
prison warden from Kerala, an illiterate goat herd from Rajasthan, and a devadasi among others, as seen during his Indian travels. The book explores the
Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India
Nine_Lives:_In_Search_of_the_Sacred_in_Modern_India
Indian Hindustani classical vocalist (1913–2009)
agriculturist and Ambabai, a vocalist of Carnatic music.Ambabai comes from a devadasi background and is well-versed in ancient musical scores, having studied
Gangubai_Hangal
Indian Bharatnatyam dancer (1918–1984)
different parts of India and many parts of the world. Belonging to the devadasi lineage, she preserved the traditional form of Bharatanatyam that embraced
Balasaraswati
Marginalized castes in India and South Asia
derogatory, with some even claiming that the term really refers to children of devadasis.[page needed] When untouchability was outlawed after Indian independence
Dalit
Hindu temple in Puri, Odisha, India
non-Brahmin servitors of Jagannath who are excluded from worship. Though devadasis generally function as agents of Lakshmi, they offer worship in the Gundicha
Gundicha_Temple
Social movement for lower-caste equity
walks of life to the movement. Women included former prostitutes, former devadasis, wage labourers, doctors and teachers. Women in the movement worked on
Self-Respect_Movement
class, whereas in Rome the meretrices were of lower social order. The Devadasi, prostitutes of Hindu temples in south India, were made illegal by the
History_of_human_sexuality
Indian actress
1977 Navarathinam Manikkum Tamil 1977 Kurukshetram Satyabhama Telugu 1978 Devadasi Manjari Kannada 1978 Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan Tamil 1978 Shankar
Latha_(actress)
South Asian hand-made cigarette
foeticide Female infanticide Street children Women Acid attack Bride burning Devadasi Dowry death Eve teasing Women's health Feminism Menstrual taboo Prostitution
Beedi
Indian dancer (1928-2016)
the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam, who was the early non-devadasi girl to learn the dance form and perform it on stage in the 1930s and 1940s
Kalanidhi_Narayanan
Television series
composed by the music director D. Imman. This serial revolved around the Devadasi practice that prevailed in Tamil Nadu almost a few years after India's
Krishnadasi_(2000_TV_series)
Indian filmmaker
(2006) as Doctor Aparanmaar Nagarathi (2001) as Doctor Jananayakan (1999) Devadasi (1999) Aaraam Thampuran (1997) as Jayaraman Guru (1997) Bhaaratheeyam (1997)
Alleppey_Ashraf
DEVADASI
DEVADASI
DEVADASI
DEVADASI
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Bright
Male
Norse
Old Norse name derived from the word brand "blade, sword," a derivative of brinnan BRANDR means "to flash."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Heaven. Garden.
Female
Yiddish
(פרוּמָ×) Yiddish name FRUMA means "pious one."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Arabic
Soul; Group Leader
Girl/Female
Tamil
Happiness
Boy/Male
British, English
Divine Bear
Biblical
praising; to confess
Girl/Female
Hindu
Bashful, Modest
DEVADASI
DEVADASI
DEVADASI
DEVADASI
DEVADASI