The Temple Women of India

Folk Singer Phakiravva

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Folk Singer Phakiravva
Picture of Phakiravva Gudisagar

Chowdike Artist, and a follower of goddess Yellamma

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
A Devotee Balancing an IdolYou are here

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The People of India The Temple Women of India Picture of Phakiravva Gudisagar