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Devadasis
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
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'
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 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
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
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
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
11 April 2020, 05:03 IST
