Description
In ancient India, women competed to win the title of Nagarvadhu, quite literally the town's consort.
For certain temple worship (Agamas), dance and music were necessary ingredients. The women artists dedicated to the worship-Devadasis and Maharis-had a high rank and dignity in society.
Tawaifs were central to Mughal court culture from the sixteenth century. It is also believed that young heirs were sent to courtesans to learn 'tameez' and 'tehzeeb', including t
For certain temple worship (Agamas), dance and music were necessary ingredients. The women artists dedicated to the worship-Devadasis and Maharis-had a high rank and dignity in society.
Tawaifs were central to Mughal court culture from the sixteenth century. It is also believed that young heirs were sent to courtesans to learn 'tameez' and 'tehzeeb', including t
Details
Publisher - RUPA PUBLICATIONS INDIA PVT LTD
Language - English
Paperback
Contributors
Author
Madhur Gupta
Published Date - May 05 2023
ISBN - 9789357021036
Dimensions - 19.7 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm
Page Count - 208
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