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40 years after ban, Devadasis still shackled to system

Four decades after the Devadasi system was banned in Karnataka, young girls and women are still ‘dedicated to god’ in Vijayanagara district, which has the highest number of survivors of this regressive system as per government data.

08 November 2023, 22:26 IST

40 years after ban, Devadasis still shackled to system

40 years after ban, Devadasis still shackled to system

40 years after ban, Devadasis still shackled to system

08 November 2023, 22:26 IST

'Children of ex-Devadasis need not write father's name'

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Women & Child Development Minister Halappa Achar and Social Welfare Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary

09 December 2022, 01:50 IST

Children of ex-Devadasis need not write father's name: Karnataka government

Children of ex-Devadasis need not write father's name: Karnataka government

'Children of ex-Devadasis need not write father's name'

09 December 2022, 01:50 IST

NHRC pulls up K'taka, 5 others for Devadasi system

The rights body has sought detailed reports from the states about the issue in six weeks' time

14 October 2022, 14:15 IST

NHRC pulls up Karnataka, five other states for 'continuing menace' of Devadasi system

NHRC pulls up Karnataka, five other states for 'continuing menace' of Devadasi system

NHRC pulls up K'taka, 5 others for Devadasi system

14 October 2022, 14:15 IST

Release honoraria for Devadasis: Govind Karjol

Water Resources Minister Govind Karjol has written a letter to the Chief Secretary directing him to release it at the earliest

12 July 2022, 17:41 IST

Release honoraria for Devadasis: Govind Karjol

Release honoraria for Devadasis: Govind Karjol

Release honoraria for Devadasis: Govind Karjol

12 July 2022, 17:41 IST

The unshackled: Devadasis lead the way in this movement

Twenty women set out on a journey in 2001 to put an end to the evil Devadasi practice. Protest was their weapon of choice.

07 March 2021, 13:50 IST

Unshackled: Devadasi women lead the way in this movement

Unshackled: Devadasi women lead the way in this movement

The unshackled: Devadasis lead the way in this movement

07 March 2021, 13:50 IST

Denied education, Devadasi kids seek end to practice

Although the Devadasi practice is illegal, it’s still prevalent in different forms, they told the officials

28 January 2021, 21:49 IST

Discrimination: Denied education and, jobs Devadasi kids seek end to practice in Karnataka

Discrimination: Denied education and, jobs Devadasi kids seek end to practice in Karnataka

Denied education, Devadasi kids seek end to practice

28 January 2021, 21:49 IST

Help reaches Devadasi community in Davangere

As many as 25 families belonging to the Devadasi community in Davanagere district, who were struggling for ration, received supplies on Friday with the intervention of local leaders and government officials.

11 April 2020, 05:03 IST

Help reaches Devadasi community in Davangere

Help reaches Devadasi community in Davangere

Help reaches Devadasi community in Davangere

11 April 2020, 05:03 IST