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Devadari system is an in human practice why

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In South India, a devadasi was a woman who was dedicated to worship and serve a deity or a temple for the rest of her life. The dedication took place in a Pottukattu ceremony that was somewhat similar to a marriage ceremony. In addition to taking care of the temple and performing rituals, these women also learned and practiced classical Indian artistic traditions such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi dances. Their social status was high as dance and music were an essential part of temple worship.  

After becoming Devadasis, young women would spend their time learning religious rites, rituals, and dances. They sometimes had children with high officials or the priests who instructed them in music and dancing.  

During British rule in the Indian subcontinent kings who were the patrons of temples, thus the temple artist communities lost their power. As a result, Devadasi were left without their traditional means of support and patronage. During colonial times reformists worked towards outlawing the Devadasi tradition. Colonial views on Devadasi are hotly disputed by several groups and organizations in India and by western academics. The British were unable to distinguish the Devadasi from non-religious street dancers. This led to the socio-economic deprivation and adoption of folk arts.

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