remarriages became part of social life among some communities in India. The Muslim conquest in the Indian subcontinent brought the purdah practice in the Indian society. Among the Rajputs of Rajasthan‚ the Jauhar was practiced. In some parts of India‚ the Devadasis or the temple women were sexually exploited. Polygamy was widely practised especially among Hindu Kshatriya rulers. In spite of these conditions‚ some women excelled in the fields of politics‚ literature‚ education and religion. In South India
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only 25 to 30 percent of the women survived. ‘As of 2014‚ there are only 55 known surviving comfort women.’ The Hindu goddess of fertility‚ Yellamma‚ is honoured by sexual acts performed by her followers. The women performing these acts are called devadasis. ‘When girls reach the age of puberty‚ their parents auction their virginity to the highest bidder. Once [their virginity] is taken from them‚ they are dedicated to the goddess [of fertility] and spend the rest of their lives as prostitutes in the
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remarriages became part of social life among some communities in India. The Muslim conquest in the Indian subcontinent brought the purdah practice in the Indian society. Among the Rajputs of Rajasthan‚ the Jauhar was practiced. In some parts of India‚ the Devadasis or the temple women were sexually exploited. Polygamy was widely practised especially among Hindu Kshatriya rulers. In spite of these conditions‚ some women excelled in the fields of politics‚ literature‚ education and religion. In South India
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Taals: For example‚ if we take the most common Thaalam – Chatusra Jaathi Triputa Talam (Aadhi Thaalam)‚ we can describe the process of the Thaala thus : 1. first beat the palm of the hand 2. then tap the fingers pinky 3. ring finger 4. middle finger 5. Then beat palm 6. turn the hand over and tap or wave the back of the hand 7. palm 8. back This is one cycle. This cycle will repeat throughout the song. Although often the number of Swaras (syllables) per beat will change during a song
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remarriage by widows became part of social life in some communities in India. The Muslim conquest in the Indian subcontinent brought purdah to Indian society. Among the Rajputs of Rajasthan‚ the Jauhar was practised. In some parts of India‚ the Devadasis or temple women were sexually exploited. Polygamy was widely practised‚ especially among Hindu Kshatriya rulers.[23] In many Muslim families‚ women were restricted to Zenana areas of the house. In spite of these conditions‚ some women became prominent
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Chola Nadu (Tamil: சோழநாடு) is a region of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. It encompasses the lower reaches of the Kaveri River and its delta‚ and formed the cultural homeland and political base of the Chola Dynasty which ruled most of South India and parts of Sri Lanka and South-East Asia between the 9th and 13th centuries AD. Uraiyur served as the early Chola capital‚ then medieval Cholas shifted to Thanjavur and later cholas king Rajendra Chola I moved the capital to Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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children by middlemen and in the wake of growing HIV/AIDS menace.[7] Normally‚ female prostitutes are categorised as common prostitutes‚ singers and dancers‚ call girls‚ religious prostitutes (or devadasi)‚ and caged brothel prostitutes. Districts borderingMaharashtra and Karnataka‚ known as the ‘devadasi belt’‚ have trafficking structures operating at various levels [6]. Brothels are illegal de jure but in practice are restricted in location to certain areas of any given town. Though the profession
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The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia.[2][3] From equal status with men in ancient times[4] through the low points of the medieval period‚[5] to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers‚ the history of women in India has been eventful. In modern India‚ women have adorned high offices in India including that of the President‚ Prime minister‚ Speaker of the Lok Sabha‚ Leader of Opposition‚ etc. The current President of India is a woman
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The history of prostitution extends to all ancient and modern cultures.[1][2] It has been described as "the world ’s oldest profession."[3]However‚ this is only a matter of speech. Most would dispute this claim‚ supported by the argument that hunting and farming likely took place first in human history.[citation needed] This aside‚ hunting and farming are not professions unless done for profit. As early as the 18th century B.C.‚ the ancient society of Mesopotamia recognized the need to protect women
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Abstract According to India’s constitution‚ women are legal and prominent citizens of the country and have equal rights when compared to men. Due to lack of credence from the male dominant society‚ Indian women suffer immensely. Women are responsible for baring children‚ yet they are malnourished and in poor health. Women are also overworked in each and every field and complete all of the domestic work. Most Indian women are illiterate. Although the country’s constitution says women have equal
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