The World of Courtesans c13.49

c13.49

The *vita* from Tamil Nadu had applied turmeric paste to his body. He wore white garments, a tight tunic (*virakanchuka*) and pearl earrings. He bore the sandal *tilaka* on his forehead. The *vita* from Lata wore magenta coloured garments. There was a *tilaka* on his forehead and his entire body was covered with sandal paste. The *vita* from Gujarat had anointed his body with sandal paste, wore a jacket (*angika*), a magenta-coloured *dhoti* and dupatta. He had applied musk *tilaka* on his forehead. He carried a sword. The *vita* from Maharashtra wore a dull-coloured tunic reaching to the knees, coiled golden earrings and bangles, and his tiger tail shaped top-knot was circled by a chaplet. He was followed by three or four attendants with drawn swords.