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Study on the devadasis, female dancers and singers, traditionally attached to temples; with particular reference to Karnataka.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-175)
Contents:
Preface-iii
List of Tables-vii
1. Introduction-1
2. Genesis and Prevalence of Devadasi Cult-28
3. The Setting-65
4. Devasis of Yellampura Village- A Profile-88
5. Determinants of Persistence and Continuity of Devadasi Cult-109
6. Towards Reformation and Rehabilitation of Devadasi -135
7. Conclusion and Recommendations -156
Bibliography-168
Index-177