[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The World of Courtesans](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973) › c12.96 # The World of Courtesans c12.96 The World of Courtesans c12.96 - **Language:** English ### [c12.96](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.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: - [Previous: c12.95](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c12.95) - [Next: c12.97](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c12.97) - [Up: c12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c12) ## Cites (1) - [Brahmeswara Temple](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.monument.brahmeswara-temple) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c12.96](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c12.96) · Pramāṇa