De > References for ‘devadásiis’

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[11] As a result of men crippling women [...] married to imaginary gods and called devadásiis or “servants of God”. [...] became inviolable in the Vipra Era.

[89] In some countries unmarried girls [...] imaginary gods and were called devadásiis [maidservants of a god]. Needless [...] encouraged immoral social practices.

[3] The devadásiis [temple dancers] were also treated [...] gańikás enjoyed that right.

[4] In my younger days, I noticed in some old temples in Burdwan District there were still some devadásiis. In most cases, they were girls from Brahman families. I have not heard of any devadásiis in any temples these days.