Puri temple's last Devadasi Parasmani passes away at 92
WEBJul 11, 2021 · BHUBANESWAR/PURI : The age-old Devadasi or Mahari parampara (tradition) of the 11th century Sri Jagannath temple at Puri has finally ended with the demise of the last surviving Devadasi Parasmani.
Devadasi - Wikipedia
WEBDevadasis are female artists who are dedicated to the worship and service of a deity or a temple for life. Learn about their origin, role, decline, and controversies in India from ancient to modern times.
Jagannath Temple's Last 'Devadasi' Parasmani Devi Dies At 90
WEBJul 11, 2021 · Parasmani Devi, the last surviving 'devadasi' of the Shri Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri, died due to old-age related ailments on Saturday, temple sources said. She was 90.
Sasimani Debi - Wikipedia
WEBSasimani Debi (alternatively spelled Sashimani, Shashimani, Devi), was the last living Mahari or Devdasi of Jagannath temple and “human consort” of the Lord Jagannath. Sashimani came from a poor family and was initiated into service at the temple when she was a small girl.
Puri's last devadasi dies, ends lord-wife tradition
WEBMar 20, 2015 · An over 800-year-old tradition came to an end with the death on Thursday of Sashimani Devi, 92, the last practising devadasi of the 12th century Jagannath Temple in Puri.
The Lost Life Stories of Mahari-Devadasis in Postcolonial India …
WEBMay 24, 2021 · Mahari-Devadasis were matrilineal temple-dancers in Orissa who created classical Indian dance-forms. Learn how colonial and nationalist interventions stigmatized and disenfranchised them, and how they resisted and survived until 2015.
Devadasis Of Lord Jagannath: A Lost Tradition Of Divine Romance
WEBJul 19, 2018 · Learn about the history and culture of Devadasis, also known as Maharis, who performed rituals and dances for Lord Jagannath in Odisha. Discover how they influenced the development of Odissi and Gotipua …
Jagannath Temple’s last ’devadasi’ Parasmani Devi dies at 90 - Mint
WEBJul 10, 2021 · Parasmani Devi, the last surviving 'devadasi' of the Shri Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri, died due to old-age related ailments on Saturday, temple sources said. She was 90.
Last Devadasi of Jagannath temple passes away at 92 - India …
WEBJul 12, 2021 · Last Devadasi of Jagannath temple passes away at 92. As Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra begins today, the centuries old 'Devdasi Seva' practice comes to an end with Mahari Parasmani's demise.
Puri Jagannath Temple Loses Its Last Devadasi Parasamani
WEBJul 10, 2021 · In 2015, the temple had lost its last active Devadasi Sashimani Devi at the age of 92, ahead of the Nabakalebara of the Lords. She had served as a Devadasi in the temple since the age of seven and performed her role during Nabakalebar festivals held in …