Given to the Goddess: South Indian Devadasis and the Sexuality of Religion
An ethnographic exploration of South Indian devadasis, examining how religion, gender, and sexuality intersect in ritual dedication and social life.
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Given to the Goddess examines the lives of devadasis in South India through ethnographic research.
The book explores how religious dedication intersects with questions of sexuality and social status.
Lucinda Ramberg analyzes the cultural and ritual frameworks that shape devadasi identities.
The study situates these practices within broader discussions of gender, kinship, and religious authority.
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