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Hidden Histories of Indian Women | Manu Pillai Part 3
SparX by Mukesh Bansal
The Devadasi System in India
This chapter discusses the eradication of the Devadasi system in India. It explores the role of women pledged to the temple and married to the deity, known as David Assis, and their complex relationships with elite men in the community. It also highlights the efforts to abolish the system, including the role of Mutulakshmi Redi and the impact of women's suffrage movements.
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