Devadasi

K'taka woman subjected to Devadasi practice, 3 held

Though the 'offering' was made in May, the incident came to light only last week

28 December 2022, 20:29 IST

Karnataka woman subjected to Devadasi practice, 3 held

K'taka woman subjected to Devadasi practice, 3 held

28 December 2022, 20:29 IST

Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy, a positively rebellious force

While volunteering in Avvai Home, V R Devika was told how most women residing here wished to hide their Devadasi lineage

06 August 2022, 19:15 IST

Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy, a positively rebellious force

06 August 2022, 19:15 IST

30 years later, Devadasi system still haunts victims

A woman from Davangere said though the state brought law for the prohibition of Devadasi system in 1982, the practice continued

11 January 2022, 23:41 IST

30 years after being outlawed, Devadasi system still haunts victims

30 years later, Devadasi system still haunts victims

11 January 2022, 23:41 IST

Arts college opens for girls from difficult backgrounds

Its objective is to provide education for those with little social support

19 October 2021, 17:54 IST

Arts college opens for girls from difficult backgrounds

19 October 2021, 17:54 IST

Help reaches Devadasis’ doorsteps in Koppal

A DH report on Devadasi families, especially women struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the lockdown, has caught the attention of the Karnataka Legal Services Authority and the BJP Yuva Morcha, who swiftly swung into action to ensure help reaches the needy.

08 April 2020, 18:55 IST

Help reaches Devadasis’ doorsteps in Koppal

08 April 2020, 18:55 IST

Devadasi women struggle to make ends meet

Belonging to the Devadasi community, Rekha’s family and several like hers, face added challenges during the coronavirus-driven lockdown: Many of them are women-only families with no personal vehicles. They are unable to make it to the fair price shops at the prescribed hours.

07 April 2020, 18:55 IST

Devadasi women struggle to make ends meet

07 April 2020, 18:55 IST

1% quota for daughters of devadasis in universities

Girl children of devadasis and sexually exploited women will have reservation in higher education from the the current academic year.

09 July 2019, 17:06 IST

1% quota for daughters of devadasis in universities

09 July 2019, 17:06 IST

Hike in pension for devadasis recommended

High Court judge justice Aravind Kumar on Saturday said that the Karnataka State Legal Service Authority recommended Rs 4,500 monthly pension and five acre land to devadasis for their rehabilitation.

23 February 2019, 18:19 IST

Hike in pension for devadasis recommended

23 February 2019, 18:19 IST

Girls forced into sex work despite ritual ban

Young girls in south India continue to be "dedicated" to village temples and then forced into prostitution despite laws banning the ancient ritual, researchers said on Tuesday.

22 January 2019, 10:54 IST

Girls forced into sex work despite ritual ban

22 January 2019, 10:54 IST

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26 December 2018, 05:53 IST

#DHRecaps | Insight, our best investigative stories!

26 December 2018, 05:53 IST