Volume : IV, Issue : VII, July - 2015

Devadasi Practice in Karnataka

Malagi Ramesh B, Dr. Sindhe Jaganath R

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 Devadasi is religious and cultural based social evil practice to dedicate girls before puberty to temples in the name of deities. There are few myths behind Devadasi practice. Devadasi practice has become exploitation of girls of the lower castes by rich and priestly classes. Even many of the Devadasis have become sex workers now. Considering the demerits of Devadasi practice, the Government has passed legislations. Even NGOs are increasing awareness and started rehabilitation programmes for Devadasis. Still, Devadasi is practiced among lower castes in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Hence, it is suggested to increase education and knowledge against Devadasi practice among women.

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Malagi Ramesh B, Dr. Sindhe Jaganath R Devadasi Practice in Karnataka International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 7 July 2015

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