The World of Courtesans c12.96

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c12.96

In Orissa as well, the institution of temple dancers was a recognized one. In the Megheshvara inscription of Ananga Bhimadeva (1190-1198 A.D.) the *devadasis* are mentioned. Dancing girls were appointed in the Brahmeshvara temple by the builder Kolavati. The author of the inscription, Uday, describes in a poetic vein the beauty of these dancing girls:

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