Coda
Gesturing to Devadāsī Pasts in Today’s Chennai
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23755992 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Davesh Soneji (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Pages | 222-226 |
| Publication date | 2011-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | South Asia Across the Disciplines : Unfinished Gestures (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.7208/chicago/9780226768113.003.0007 |
| OpenAlex | W2495769720 |
| ISBN | 9780226768113 |
| Language | EN |
This chapter examines the traces the devadasi past in modern-day Chennai (formerly Madras). It explains that Chennai remains the capital of Indian classical dance and describes the practice and politics of Bharatanayam, one of India's most cherished cultural exports which were created in Madras. It also discusses the narratives that often accompany token gestures toward the devadasi community in the cultural life of modern Chennai.
Coda · Seismology · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Geology · South Asian Cinema and Culture
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |