Devadasis and Bharatha Natyam in Tamilnadu/J. Surya Narayana Murthy. Chennai, Ulaga Thamizhar Pathippakam, 2005, 128 p., (pbk).

    Contents : 1. Introduction. 2. Early History. 3. Evolution and development of Devadasi system and Bharatha Natyam. 4. Contribution of Devadasis to culture and their condition in modern times. 5. Greatness of Bharatha Natyam. Conclusion. Bibliography. Primary and secondary sources. Personal interviews. Appendix (photographs). Acknowledgement.

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