“In Andhra they were known variously as vilasini, kalavantulu, bhogam patra, nartaki and swamini, depending upon specific duty assigned.”

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22-year-old forced into Devadasi system rescued in Karnataka; three family members arrested, one absconding

Though the practice is banned under the Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982, it is still practised in some remote parts of State

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