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The worshipping traditions of India are proliferated in every corner of the world. Its culture, its Heritage, its History talks about their 'SANSKRITI' (Their perception about Gods). The tradition of devadasi culture can be traced back to as early as the 6th 0r 7th century, particularly in Southern parts of India during the reigns of the Cholas, Chetas and Pandyas. It can also be traced from the figurines of Harppa and Mohenjodaro excavations of the Pre-vedic period. The 'Daasi' Pratha or the 'devadasi' system in India, was the only way to worship and Serve Gods for all the respected temples. As music and dance were the two most essential elements in praying, serving or worshipping Gods. Devadasis had to perform the religious rituals daily and sing and dance the verses in the temples and in front of the kings of respected Regions as well. This system was much voguish in Southern Indian States like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha etc. As these women, were termed as Devadasis widely, they were known by different names on which Dr. K. Jamanadas elaborates further in his article "The Term Devadasi is a Sanskrit Term denoting female servant of deity, but they are known by different names in different areas, such as Mahari in Kerala, Natis in Assam, Muralis in Maharashtra, Basavis in Karnataka, Jogin in Andhra Pradesh".