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These bahmans exploit women. Why was he visiting low caste women regularly. Gamgadevi did the right thing #devadasis


🧵#Devadasis #thatclassicalnitya🧵 India erased its most powerful women. But why? Know the truth For centuries, Devadasis weren’t just #dancers—they were #poets, #scholars, and spiritual artists, masters of #Bharatanatyam 💃 @tishasaroyan👹Dr Ruchika Sharma @aandolun @legalloops

Ruchika Besharma finds sexual exploitation in devdasi tradition but couldn't find the same in Mughal harems. 🧵 1. This is the famous 7th generation Devdasi, Balasaraswati, a Bharatnatyam dancer famous all over the world. She has been awarded with Padma Bibhushan which is the

SagasofBharat's tweet image. Ruchika Besharma finds sexual exploitation in devdasi tradition but couldn't find the same in Mughal harems. 🧵

1. This is the famous 7th generation Devdasi, Balasaraswati, a Bharatnatyam dancer famous all over the world.

She has been awarded with Padma Bibhushan which is the


Tamils where sending their girl child to Temples as '#Devadasis" which is called saamikku #pottukatti vidurathu.. this degradation happened because of Brahmin brainwashing!


This is another Article relating to Telugu cinema Industry and the influence of Bhogam Melam community for specific roles, typed as part of Casteism thenewsminute.com/article/how-ca… #Devadasis #Cinema #Telugu


@DalrympleWill you appear in so many academic journals. I'm just reading about the #history of #devadasis & see a quote from you! If only a teacher started with #myhistory helping me build my #identity - I'm sure I would have been a #historian now & enjoying #worldhistory

NidhiMcr's tweet image. @DalrympleWill you appear in so many academic journals. I'm just reading about the #history of #devadasis & see a quote from you! If only a teacher started with #myhistory helping me build my #identity  - I'm sure I would have been a #historian now & enjoying #worldhistory

#Devadasis are expected to live a life of religious devotion, forbidden from marrying other mortals, & forced at puberty to sacrifice their virginity to an older man, in return for money or gifts: france24.com/en/live-news/2…

KarlieVoisin's tweet image. #Devadasis are expected to live a life of religious devotion, forbidden from marrying other mortals, & forced at puberty to sacrifice their virginity to an older man, in return for money or gifts:

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Article Title: Living History, Performing Memory : Devadāsī Women in Telugu-Speaking South India Author: Davesh Soneji Dance Research Journal, Vol. 36, No. 2 (Winter, 2004), pp. 30-49 (20 pages) Direct Read Link: doi.org/10.2307/204445… #DevadasiSystem #Bhogam #Devadasis

ThiranAayvidam's tweet image. Article Title: 
Living History, Performing Memory : 
Devadāsī Women in Telugu-Speaking South India
Author: Davesh Soneji

Dance Research Journal, Vol. 36, No. 2 (Winter, 2004), pp. 30-49 (20 pages)

Direct Read Link: doi.org/10.2307/204445…

#DevadasiSystem #Bhogam #Devadasis
ThiranAayvidam's tweet image. Article Title: 
Living History, Performing Memory : 
Devadāsī Women in Telugu-Speaking South India
Author: Davesh Soneji

Dance Research Journal, Vol. 36, No. 2 (Winter, 2004), pp. 30-49 (20 pages)

Direct Read Link: doi.org/10.2307/204445…

#DevadasiSystem #Bhogam #Devadasis

On 11 October 1836 the Bishop of Madras formally protested against the Government’ s involvement in such ‘idolatrous practices’ as …..drag great ‘ Temple Idol’ Cars’ (#RathYatras) in processions…..turning a blind eye to …‘dancing girls’ (#devadasis’) #Frykenberg

~ Such a colourful and happy vibes this picture of #RathYatras are giving , Feels like attending it 💫. May Prabhu Jagannath bless all souls to bring peace and prosperity .

Gotta_aaya's tweet image. ~ Such a colourful and happy vibes this picture of #RathYatras are giving , Feels like attending it 💫.

May Prabhu Jagannath bless all souls to bring peace and prosperity .
Gotta_aaya's tweet image. ~ Such a colourful and happy vibes this picture of #RathYatras are giving , Feels like attending it 💫.

May Prabhu Jagannath bless all souls to bring peace and prosperity .


#Devadasis, unlike concubines, were asked to worship God. In the name of religion, young girls were dedicated to temples for worship and service to the deity. However, over time, temple priests exploited these women.


Article: Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi இந்த கீச்சில் இணைக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும் கட்டுரை மிக முக்கியமான விடயங்களைக் கொண்டதாக அமைகிறது கட்டாயம் படிக்கவும் , பகிரவும் வரலாறு ரீதியாகவும், அரசியல் ரீதியாகவும் நமக்கு சொல்லப்படாத, மடைமாற்றம்

Political Event between "Conservative" and "Progressive" Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages 1/n #DevadasiSystem

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Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

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Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

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Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi x.com/ThiranAayvidam…

Political Event between "Conservative" and "Progressive" Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages 1/n #DevadasiSystem

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Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

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Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

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Hint Article Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi x.com/ThiranAayvidam…

Political Event between "Conservative" and "Progressive" Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages 1/n #DevadasiSystem

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Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

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Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

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1. <"If you need someone to preserve the arts and culture, why don't you leave the #devadasis and send the women in your home?".> this conversation never happened! 2. Muthulakshmi Amma was a Brahmin 3. Congress abolished the Devadasi system 4. She was taken care of by a

Muthulakshmi Amma, a social reformer, the first woman House Surgeon the first woman Legislator in British India, the first Chairperson of the State Social Welfare Advisory Board, the first woman Deputy President of the Legislative Council, and the first woman in the Madras

ProfSumathi's tweet image. Muthulakshmi Amma, a social reformer, the first woman House Surgeon
the first woman Legislator in British India, the first Chairperson of the State Social Welfare Advisory Board, the first woman Deputy President of the Legislative Council, and the first woman in the Madras


#Karnataka: A report on former #Devadasis submitted by Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar to the government on Tuesday identified 23,395 former Devadasis across 15 districts, including #Belagavi, #Vijayapura, #Bagalkote, #Raichur, #Koppal, #Dharwad, #Haveri and


📋 Karnataka's survey of #Devadasis and #transgender persons is a crucial step towards inclusive governance and social justice. Accurate data will help bridge gaps in welfare delivery and empower marginalised communities. #SocialJustice @CMofKarnataka @CMahadevappa @PriyankKharge


India's first female doctor and legislator, Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy, was born on July 30, 1886. A medical practitioner, social reformer, and Padma Bhushan awardee, she fought caste-based misogyny in India. #Devadasis #Brahmanism #Caste #CPIM #DrMuthulakshmi

pycpim's tweet image. India&apos;s first female doctor and legislator, Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy, was born on July 30, 1886. A medical practitioner, social reformer, and Padma Bhushan awardee, she fought caste-based misogyny in India. 

#Devadasis #Brahmanism #Caste #CPIM #DrMuthulakshmi

திராவிடர்களின் "சினிமா/ அரசியல்" வரலாறு 1. தமிழ் சினிமாவில் தேவதாசிகளின் செல்வாக்கு frontline.thehindu.com/arts-and-cultu… 2. Telugu cinema Industry and the influence of Bhogam Melam community for specific roles thenewsminute.com/article/how-ca#Devadasis #BhogamMelam #Kalavanthulu #Cinema


🧵#Devadasis #thatclassicalnitya🧵 India erased its most powerful women. But why? Know the truth For centuries, Devadasis weren’t just #dancers—they were #poets, #scholars, and spiritual artists, masters of #Bharatanatyam 💃 @tishasaroyan👹Dr Ruchika Sharma @aandolun @legalloops

Ruchika Besharma finds sexual exploitation in devdasi tradition but couldn't find the same in Mughal harems. 🧵 1. This is the famous 7th generation Devdasi, Balasaraswati, a Bharatnatyam dancer famous all over the world. She has been awarded with Padma Bibhushan which is the

SagasofBharat's tweet image. Ruchika Besharma finds sexual exploitation in devdasi tradition but couldn&apos;t find the same in Mughal harems. 🧵

1. This is the famous 7th generation Devdasi, Balasaraswati, a Bharatnatyam dancer famous all over the world.

She has been awarded with Padma Bibhushan which is the


#Devadasis, unlike concubines, were asked to worship God. In the name of religion, young girls were dedicated to temples for worship and service to the deity. However, over time, temple priests exploited these women.


Hint Article Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi x.com/ThiranAayvidam…

Political Event between "Conservative" and "Progressive" Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages 1/n #DevadasiSystem

ThiranAayvidam's tweet image. Political Event between &quot;Conservative&quot; and &quot;Progressive&quot; Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History

Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

1/n #DevadasiSystem
ThiranAayvidam's tweet image. Political Event between &quot;Conservative&quot; and &quot;Progressive&quot; Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History

Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

1/n #DevadasiSystem


Tamils where sending their girl child to Temples as '#Devadasis" which is called saamikku #pottukatti vidurathu.. this degradation happened because of Brahmin brainwashing!


This is another Article relating to Telugu cinema Industry and the influence of Bhogam Melam community for specific roles, typed as part of Casteism thenewsminute.com/article/how-ca… #Devadasis #Cinema #Telugu


Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi x.com/ThiranAayvidam…

Political Event between "Conservative" and "Progressive" Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages 1/n #DevadasiSystem

ThiranAayvidam's tweet image. Political Event between &quot;Conservative&quot; and &quot;Progressive&quot; Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History

Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

1/n #DevadasiSystem
ThiranAayvidam's tweet image. Political Event between &quot;Conservative&quot; and &quot;Progressive&quot; Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History

Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

1/n #DevadasiSystem


India's first lady doctor & legislator, Dr.Muthulakshmi Reddy was born on July 30, 1886. She was an Indian medical practitioner, social reformer and Padma Bhushan awardee who led the battle against India's caste-based misogyny. #Devadasis #Brahmanism #Caste #CPIM #DrMuthulakshmi

pycpim's tweet image. India&apos;s first lady doctor &amp;amp; legislator, Dr.Muthulakshmi Reddy was born on July 30, 1886. She was an Indian medical practitioner, social reformer and Padma Bhushan awardee who led the battle against India&apos;s caste-based misogyny.
#Devadasis #Brahmanism #Caste #CPIM #DrMuthulakshmi

twitpic.com/9zqjam - Tremendo @tipsfiacaracas #DEVADASIS #FIA2012 WOW Pobrecita, mujercita, al mirar tus desventuras... A.L.


Broken anklets, vulnerable identities, raw emotions, tempered with the fragrance of Jasmine and a slice of culture, SriVidya Natarajan's lyrical writing of #TheUndoingDance gives you layered view into the world of #devadasis & leaves you unsettled, craving for more...

pinkychandran's tweet image. Broken anklets, vulnerable identities, raw emotions, tempered with the fragrance of Jasmine and a slice of culture, SriVidya Natarajan&apos;s lyrical writing of  #TheUndoingDance   gives you  layered view into the world of #devadasis &amp;amp; leaves you unsettled, craving for more...

The southern peninsula with its mighty sea faring kingdoms that built beautiful temples, gave birth to the concept & practice of #Devadasis. The Devadasis or "servants of the Gods", housed in these magnificent temples, have their own fascinating stories to tell...

ForestEssential's tweet image. The southern peninsula with its mighty sea faring kingdoms that built beautiful temples, gave birth to the concept &amp;amp; practice of #Devadasis. The Devadasis or &quot;servants of the Gods&quot;, housed in these magnificent temples, have their own fascinating stories to tell...

Decode the secret to nourishing your hair with the Ayurvedic Herb Enriched Head Massage Oils, inspired by the painstaking #HairCare rituals of the #Devadasis. These women prepared elaborate bath rituals and often found comfort in preparing self-formulated hair tonics. Oiling...

ForestEssential's tweet image. Decode the secret to nourishing your hair with the Ayurvedic Herb Enriched Head Massage Oils, inspired by the painstaking #HairCare rituals of the #Devadasis. These women prepared elaborate bath rituals and often found comfort in preparing self-formulated hair tonics. Oiling...

Who actually lead a respectful and an almost absorbed existence in the society?# #Devadasis or #Nuns? Who actually are vulnerable and constantly getting exposed to unimaginable attacks (away from the civilized world, behind the doors), which eventually end in mysterious death?

Antevasin10's tweet image. Who actually lead a respectful and an almost absorbed existence in the society?# #Devadasis or #Nuns? Who actually are vulnerable and constantly getting exposed to unimaginable attacks (away from the civilized world, behind the doors), which eventually end in mysterious death?

This #weekend, take a journey through the Devadasi history of #Telugu speaking areas with host Yashoda Thakore. Hear what the temple practices of the #Devadasis represented from author Dr Saskia Kersenboom on #HerStoryOfDance. @GZ_Hyd @BolHyderabad 🔗sunoindia.in/her-story-of-d…

SunoIndia_in's tweet image. This #weekend, take a journey through the Devadasi history of #Telugu speaking areas with host Yashoda Thakore. Hear what the temple practices of the #Devadasis represented from author Dr Saskia Kersenboom on #HerStoryOfDance. 
@GZ_Hyd @BolHyderabad 
🔗sunoindia.in/her-story-of-d…

Fascinating new ethnography by Lucinda Ramberg. Will change the field in how we view #devadasis & the Yellamma cult.

mleccha's tweet image. Fascinating new ethnography by Lucinda Ramberg. Will change the field in how we view #devadasis &amp;amp; the Yellamma cult.
mleccha's tweet image. Fascinating new ethnography by Lucinda Ramberg. Will change the field in how we view #devadasis &amp;amp; the Yellamma cult.

One of the last #devadasis of #Jagannath temple, Sashimoni with Mahari dancer Rupashree Mohapatra outside the temple

abhiertigibbet's tweet image. One of the last #devadasis of #Jagannath temple, Sashimoni with Mahari dancer Rupashree Mohapatra outside the temple

Political Event between "Conservative" and "Progressive" Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History Representing #Devadasis: Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages 1/n #DevadasiSystem

ThiranAayvidam's tweet image. Political Event between &quot;Conservative&quot; and &quot;Progressive&quot; Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History

Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

1/n #DevadasiSystem
ThiranAayvidam's tweet image. Political Event between &quot;Conservative&quot; and &quot;Progressive&quot; Segments of Brahmo Samajists in History

Representing #Devadasis:
Dasigal Mosavalai as a Radical Text by S.Anandhi

Economic and Political Weekly
Vol. 26, No 11/12, Annual No. (Mar 1991),6 pages

1/n #DevadasiSystem

#Devadasis #Hindism #WomensStudies #Westernization From Sacred Servant to Profane Prostitute: The Devadasis in India, 1857-1947, ebay.com/itm/2658605690…

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From Sacred Servant to Profane Prostitute: The Devadasis in India, 1857-1947,
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#Devadasis are expected to live a life of religious devotion, forbidden from marrying other mortals, & forced at puberty to sacrifice their virginity to an older man, in return for money or gifts: france24.com/en/live-news/2…

KarlieVoisin's tweet image. #Devadasis are expected to live a life of religious devotion, forbidden from marrying other mortals, &amp;amp; forced at puberty to sacrifice their virginity to an older man, in return for money or gifts:

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@DalrympleWill you appear in so many academic journals. I'm just reading about the #history of #devadasis & see a quote from you! If only a teacher started with #myhistory helping me build my #identity - I'm sure I would have been a #historian now & enjoying #worldhistory

NidhiMcr's tweet image. @DalrympleWill you appear in so many academic journals. I&apos;m just reading about the #history of #devadasis &amp;amp; see a quote from you! If only a teacher started with #myhistory helping me build my #identity  - I&apos;m sure I would have been a #historian now &amp;amp; enjoying #worldhistory

c 1920s #Devadasis "Their main role was to serve as highly trained dancers and musicians in the temples"

LauraAgustin's tweet image. c 1920s #Devadasis &quot;Their main role was to serve as highly trained dancers and musicians in the temples&quot;

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