In few parts of India, a devadasi is a female artist who is dedicated to the worship and service of a deity or a temple for the rest of her life. The dedication takes place in a ceremony that is somew
Devadasi named Gnyana of Tanjore, 19th century
Vellayi Gopuram in Srirangam; one of the temple gateways named after devadasi Vellayi in 14th century.
Odissi also referred to as Orissi in old literature, oldest surviving classical dance of India, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the temples of Odisha – an eastern coastal
Odissi performance at Nishagandi Dance Festival 2024
Odissi dancer
Musician and dancer relief at the Konark Sun temple.