The Temple Women of India

Goddess Renuka's Head

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Goddess Renukas Head
Metal idol of Goddess Yellamma's Head

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A Young 'Jogavva' on her way to seek alms

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

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You are hereA 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
A Devotee Balancing an IdolPicture of Phakiravva Gudisagar

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The People of India The Temple Women of India Metal idol of Goddess Yellammas Head