Published: 20th March 2015
PURI: Sashimani Devi, the last surviving Devadasi of Jagannath temple in Puri, passed away at her residence in Dolamandap Sahi here on Thursday. She was 92 and was ailing for the last eight years due to old age related health problems. With her death, the traditional Devadasi Seva in the 12th century Jagannath temple has come to an end.
At the age of 12, Sashimani was inducted into Devadasi Seva after being ceremonially married to Lord Jagannath. As a part of her duties, she used to dance before the Lord during Badasimhar Vesha and festivals related to the temple, including Chandan Jatra.
At the age of 12, Sashimani was inducted into Devadasi Seva after being ceremonially married to Lord Jagannath. As a part of her duties, she used to dance before the Lord during Badasimhar Vesha and festivals related to the temple, including Chandan Jatra.
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