The Yellamma Cult

First Online: August 01,2000
Page Last Updated: March 09,2008

Table of Contents

• The Yellamma Cult of South India

• Servants of God -- Article on the history of the Devadasi system of India where women served in temples as courtesans and artists.

• A Devadasi (Jogathi) carrying a copper vessel on her head
• A Jogappa and four Jogathis (devotees of Yellamma) performing to please their deity
• A Young 'Jogavva' on her way to seek alms
• Dedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men
• Given to God
• Metal idol of Goddess Yellamma's Head

See Also:

• Cross Dressing in Indian Theater

• Religions of India

• Of Men, Women, and Neuters