The Temple Women of India

The Yellamma (Devadasi) Cult

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
The Yellamma (Devadasi) Cult
A Devadasi (Jogathi) carrying a copper vessel on her head

See also:
Given to Goddess, Members of the Yellamma Cult, Painted Face of a Devotee, Portrait of a Temple Woman (Devadasi), The Temple Women of India, The Yellamma Cult of India

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 GodYou are here
A Devotee Balancing an IdolPicture of Phakiravva Gudisagar

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The People of India The Temple Women of India A Devadasi (Jogathi) carrying a copper vessel on her head