Question

What was the Devadasi system that is not practised in present day India?

• A. A practice where a girl is dedicated to the service of God in a temple.
• B. A practice where a boy is dedicated to the service of God in a temple.
• C. A practice where an animal is dedicated to the service of God in a temple.
• D. A practice where a baby is dedicated to the service of God in a temple.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A practice where a girl is dedicated to the service of God in a temple.

The Devadasi system was a practice where a girl was dedicated to the service of God in a temple. This term stems from the Sanskrit word Devadasi meaning Servant of God. In Tamil, this is known as Devar Adiyal.