The World of Courtesans c8.107

c8.107

*Udyanayanam* or a picnic naturally included the enjoyment of outdoor life. Drinking and other pleasures were important features of the *nagaraka’s* life. To proceed to a garden party in the afternoon the *nagarakas* put on new garments and jewelry befitting the occasion. Then mounting their horses, followed and preceded by attendants and accompanied by courtesans they proceeded to the garden where they passed the whole day joyfully staking large sums of money in cock-fights. There was music and dancing and love play. In the afternoon they were fully satiated and later, bearing the signs of dalliance on their bodies, they returned to their respective homes.