Noun
A girl who underwent the Hindu religious practice of being "married" to a deity. In addition to taking care of the temple, she learned and practiced Bharatanatyam and other classical Indian arts, enjoying high social status.
Usage- Hinduism
- Historical
- Synonyms
- Related words
- Nagarvadhu
- Examples
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It would be a century before the daughter of another devadasi mesmerized audiences around the world.