The World of Courtesans c6.21

c6.21

In addition to gardens which were frequently visited by the *goshthikas* and voluptuaries, river banks also served as favourite meeting places. Some bathed there splashing the water noisily, some rowed in boats (*konchavirasga* or circular boat), some, after bathing, anointed their bodies, arranged their coiffures and wore rich garments, ornaments and garlands. On festival days (such as the spring festival) women sported in the water and naturally the presence of the kill-joy monks was very much resented.