The Courtesans of India
First Online: September 30, 2007
Page Last Updated: February 17, 2024
In this section, we explore the culture, evolvement and status of courtesans in India. The tradition and culture of courtesans in India is singularly responsible for development and preservation of Indian music and Indian dance forms, even though starting at the beginning of the 20th century, the courtesans had to bear social stigma and condemnation of society due to displacements of morality (courtesans were associated with the flesh trade) and orthodoxy that took place in India.
| Prostitutes as Philanthropists | Servants of God Article on the history of the Devadasi system of India where women served in temples as courtesans and artists. |
Pictures of Courtesans and Temple Women
- 19th Century Nauch Girl
- Courtesan with a Cat
- Courtesan in Her Entertaining Hall
- A Courtesan and an Attendant
- Entertaining the Emperor
- A Muslim Courtesan
- Picture of a Courtesan Performing
- Royal Courtesan and her Pet
See Also:
- The Arts of India -- The arts of India exemplify how life can indeed revolve around arts.
