Nagarvadhu
Sign in to savethumb|A mural from the Ajanta Caves depicting a dancer. Nagarvadhu (also Nagaravadhu or Nagar Vadhu; Devanagari: नगरवधू; ) was a tradition followed in some parts of ancient India.
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Vinony's link graph records 64 inbound references to Nagarvadhu, and connects out to Raja, The Buddha and Devanagari.
It is catalogued under topics including Ancient dancers, Ancient Indian women and Ancient singers.
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thumb|A mural from the Ajanta Caves depicting a dancer. Nagarvadhu (also Nagaravadhu or Nagar Vadhu; Devanagari: नगरवधू; ) was a tradition followed in some parts of ancient India.
Women competed to win the title of a nagarvadhu, and there was no taboo against the practice. The most beautiful woman, and most talented in various dance forms, was chosen as the Nagarvadhu.
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