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Practise in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and parts of western India, the devadasi system, which dedicates girls to a life of sex work in the name of religion, continues despite being outlawed in 1988. (Photo: YouTube/Screengrab)

Devadasi system still prevalent, 'naked' minor girls in temples of TN

The girls are dressed as brides and then 'their dresses are removed, virtually leaving them naked'.

27 Sept 2017 12:20 PM IST

The Supreme Court asked the Puri Jagannath temple to consider permitting every visitor irrespective of his religious faith to offer respects and make offerings to the deity subject to regulatory measures. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu temples to soon get food safety tag for 'prasadam'

Major government run temples will now get certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

13 July 2018 7:03 PM IST