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(Hinduism, historical) A girl who underwent the Hindu religious practice of being married to a deity. In addition to taking care of the temple, she learned and practiced Bharatanatyam and other classical Indian arts, and enjoyed high social status.

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devadasi

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devadasi

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Hinduism historical

(Hinduism, historical) A girl who underwent the Hindu religious practice of being "married" to a deity. In addition to taking care of the temple, she learned and practiced Bharatanatyam and other classical Indian arts, and enjoyed high social status.

Japanese Meaning

ヒンドゥー教の歴史的背景において、神と「結婚」したとされる少女。寺院の管理や儀式に携わり、バラタナティアムなどの古典インド芸術を習得・実践し、かつ高い社会的地位を有していた存在。