The Temple Women of India

Dedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Dedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men
Dedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men

Portrait of a Devadasi (Temple Woman)
See also:
Woman with a Fan, Given to Goddess, Given to God, The Temple Women of India, The Yellamma Cult of India

Given to Goddess -- A Temple Woman
The Yellamma Cult of South India
Temple Women

Pictures
Metal idol of Goddess Yellammas HeadA Young Jogavva on her way to seek almsYou are here
A Jogappa and four Jogathis (devotees of Yellamma) performing to please their deityGiven to GodA Devadasi (Jogathi) carrying a copper vessel on her head
A Devotee Balancing an IdolPicture of Phakiravva Gudisagar

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The People of India The Temple Women of India Dedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men