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Devdasi System—a practice where girls were once dedicated to temples as ""wives of gods"" but later exploited as ""servants of men."" Originating in poverty-stricken regions of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and beyond, this tradition turned women into tools of sexual servitude. Despite being declared illegal in 1924, over 450,000 devadasis still endure this fate today. How did a sacred ritual become a means of oppression? Why does this system persist in modern India? Watch this video to uncover the history, transformation, and ongoing struggle of devadasis.
Keyword Research:
Devdasi System
Devdasi Pratha
From Temples to Brothels
Social Awareness
Bhakti or Prostitution
History
Simply Suri
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