Temples of Munnur (Historical Study)
by R. Muthuraman | 2016 | 67,784 words
This essay represents a historical study of the Temples in and around Munnur, situated in the Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka (India). Munnur is regarded as an important religious city for the followers of both Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The ancient history of Munnur traces to the reign of the Chola, from whom the city derives it's ...
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Devaradiyars
Devadasi[1] formed a unique class of employees in the temples of South India. During the medieval period dancing girls held a high place in the society. They entertained the public in all festivals of social importance with their dance and music.[2] This system was called Devadasi.[3] They distinguished themselves by their exemplary skill in music and dancing in the temples and in royal courts.[4]
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
A.R.E.,74 of 1919.
[2]:
A.R.E.,55 of 1919.
[3]:
Ibid.,
[4]:
A.R.E.,55 of 1919.