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DEDICATED TO THE DIVINE  -  DEVADASI   Sai Pallavi played a devadasi named Maitrey in the Telugu period romantic drama film Shyam Singha Roy (2021), alongside Nani, in a story about reincarnation and social reform against the devadasi system in 1960s Kolkata. The film delves into the complex tradition of devadasi women, with Sai Pallavi's portrayal highlighting their struggles, artistry, and humanity, marking a significant role in her career.   The term Devadasi (Sanskrit for "female servant of a god") refers to a woman who is dedicated to the worship and service of a deity or a temple for her entire life. This is an ancient tradition in India that dates back to at least the 6th century CE.   In India, a devadasi is a female artist who is dedicated to the worship and service of a Hindu deity in a ceremony that is somewhat similar to a marriage ceremony.  In addition to taking care of the temple and performing rituals, these women also learn and practice ...

    SIR  RATAN  NAVAL  TATA:   MERA  ANMOL  RATAN Ratan Naval Tata was an Indian industrialist , philanthropist, visionary leader and ethical statesman. He served as Chairman of Tata Group and Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012, and he held the position of interim Chairman from October 2016 to February 2017.   Born :   28 December 1937 ,   Mumbai Died :   9 October 2024 (age 86 years),   Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai   Awards :   Padma Vibhushan ,   Padma Bhushan ,   CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in Business     Mera Anmol Ratan in Indian language Hindi means, my invaluable Ratan OR gem of a guy. Ratan Tata earned a bachelor's degree in architecture and structural engineering from Cornell University in 1962 and later completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 1975. He attended various schools for his early and secondary education in Mumbai and Shiml...