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The Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982.State Act of Karnataka · Act 1 of 1984

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "dedication" means the performance of any act or ceremony, by whatever name called, by which a woman is dedicated to the service of any deity, idol, object of worship, temple, other religious institutions or places of worship ;

(b) "devadasi" means a woman so dedicated ;

(c) "temple" means a place by whatever designation known, dedicated to, or used as a place of religious worship ;

(d) "woman" means a female of any age.

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ActThe Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982.
Section2
Marginal noteDefinitions
JurisdictionState of Karnataka
StatusIn force as published by the source

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