The Temple Women of India

Jogati Manjamma

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Jogati Manjamma
A Devotee Balancing an Idol

Pictures of the mysterious Yellamma cult, Bellary

Given to Goddess -- A Temple Woman
The Yellamma Cult of South India
Temple Women

Pictures
Metal idol of Goddess Yellammas HeadA Young Jogavva on her way to seek almsDedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men
A Jogappa and four Jogathis (devotees of Yellamma) performing to please their deityGiven to GodA Devadasi (Jogathi) carrying a copper vessel on her head
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Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The People of India The Temple Women of India A Devotee Balancing an Idol