Gaṇikā
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ga-ik-209-573397
title:
Gaṇikā
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Gaṇikā or ganika were women entertainers in early India. Their origin can be traced to the Vedic period. Dancers of Ancient India known as ganikas were prominent in city life. In early India, the word "ganika" referred to a courtesan or public dancer, though the word was occasionally also used for prostitutes. Ganikas were trained in fine arts like dance and music in order to entertain kings, princes, and other wealthy patrons on religious and social occasions. A woman would earn the title of "G
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Courtesan in ancient India
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga%E1%B9%87ik%C4%81
date created:
2023-12-18T11:49:58Z
date modified:
2024-09-11T16:02:37Z
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