Sex, Death and the Gods

An intimate journey into the twilight world of the devadasi, Hindus who are married to god in childhood and at puberty sold for sex. The girls of Karnataka, southern India who are forced to live in this ancient tradition despite it having been declared illegal for more than 60 years.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
75 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
75 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 24, 2011
Season
2011
Average Score
40%
Mean Score
40%
Ratings
3
Popularity
3
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
BBC
Genres
Documentary
Country
GB

Tags

india50%devadasi50%

Description

An intimate journey into the twilight world of the devadasi, Hindus who are married to god in childhood and at puberty sold for sex. The girls of Karnataka, southern India who are forced to live in this ancient tradition despite it having been declared illegal for more than 60 years.

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Japanese

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