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041			_aEnglish
082			_223 _a306.6 _bJAID
100			_aVeenus Jain _958318
245			_aDevadasis of India:tradition or travesty
260			_aNew Delhi _bBloomsbury Publishing India Pvt.Ltd _c2019
300			_axv,145 p. _bHB _c22x14 cm.
365			_a4177 _b₹479.00 _c₹ _d₹599.00 _e20% _f12-09-2022
520			_aAncient India has been a land of wisdom, riches and mysteries. Its fabled saints, philosophers, ascetics, its multiplicity of Gods & religions, complex rituals and even snake charmers and magicians never ceased to fascinate the world. Socio-religious tradition of Devadasis or the 'Brides of God' as they were known in India, is one such tradition, shrouded in mystery that attracts attention. It compels a curious mind to take a closer look to learn more and understand its realities. These women are generally referred to by the term devadasi which literally means 'female servant of the deity'. This work bears on many topics such as origin, belief, development, ceremonies, organization, functions, activities, paramours, sexuality, historical survey, statistical analysis, preventive measures and the pathetic stories of devadasis. Because it was conceived as a study of women, culture and religion, it must be borne in mind that all these concerns are dealt with as they arise out of a close attention to the practices of the devadasis.
650			_aDevadasi _958315
650			_aTradition _958316
700			_aJAIN (Veenus) _958317
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