Devadasi

Why Did Social Reformers Campaign Against The Devadasi System?

By: jane

On: May 30, 2022

They say the legislation is weak and in most of the cases production of witness is a big problem and only two cases were convicted till now in Karnataka. Maharashtra: Bombay Devadasi Protection Act 1934 in 1934 when the Bombay Devadasi Protection Act was passed by the British Government. WhoRead More →

Is Devadasi System Still In India?

By: jane

On: May 30, 2022

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The Devadasi system was formally outlawed in all of India in 1988, although some Devadasis still practice the system illegally. What is the Devadasi system in India? The Devadasi system is a Hindu religious practice which offers prepubescent girls in marriage to deities. As ‘servants’ ordained by deities, Devadasis areRead More →