devadasis

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A form of devadasi — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of devadasi
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