Devadasi
Videos
A devadasi is a woman dedicated to the worship of a temple's patron god. The dedication takes place in a ceremony that is somewhat similar to a marriage ceremony. They have been variously described as
Devadasi named Gnyana of Tanjore, 19th century
Vellayi Gopuram in Srirangam; one of the temple gateways named after devadasi Vellayi in 14th century.
M. S. Subbulakshmi
Videos
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi was an Indian Carnatic singer. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, and also the first Indian musician
Devadasi
…Thanjavur Brinda and her sister Thanjavur Muktha, carnatic vocalists M.S. Subbulakshmi Mylapore Gowri Ammal…
M. S. Subbulakshmi
M.S. Subbulakshmi (left) with S. Varalakshmi in Sevasadhanam (1938)
M. S. Subbulakshmi
M. S. Subbulakshmi wearing a blue color saree, which became synonymous with her name – MS Blue