Vol. 11 (01) pp. 202-205 DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/16007

ERADICATION OF DEVADASI SYSTEM IN SOUTH INDIA

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  • P.G & Research Department of History.
  • Iqbal College, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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Abstract

The devadasi system became popular custom in South India. It means a woman who performed the service to the Gods in the temple. In sangam literature, the dancing woman and prostitutes are frequently mentioned. Sethu Lekshmi Bai, the Queen Regent of Travancore abolished the system in1930.

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P. Anilkumar (2023); ERADICATION OF DEVADASI SYSTEM IN SOUTH INDIA, International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 11 (01), 202-205, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/16007

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Dr.ANIL KUMAR,P
Assistant professor, P.G.&Research Dept of History, Iqbal college, Peringammala,Thiruvananthapuram
India

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