The World of Courtesans c8.98

c8.98

*Samapanakam* : Drinking in the company of friends and courtesans was one of the most important aspects of the social life of the *nagarakas*. In the *samapanaka* function after the members of the *goshthi* had assembled, there was a great deal of revelry. Besides such functions the *nagaraka* enjoyed his drinks daily in the company of his beloved.