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Cowrie (Kavade) Decorations of a Devotee

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Cowrie (Kavade) Decorations of a Devotee
Given to God
Portrait of a Devadasi (temple woman)
Notice how she has decorated herself with cowrie shells.

See also:
Cowrie Seashell

Given to Goddess -- A Temple Woman
The Yellamma Cult of South India
Temple Women

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Metal idol of Goddess Yellammas HeadA Young Jogavva on her way to seek almsDedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men
A Jogappa and four Jogathis (devotees of Yellamma) performing to please their deityYou are hereA Devadasi (Jogathi) carrying a copper vessel on her head
 
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