While surfing online I came across the page of one Kama of Kingston, a modern devadasi living in the United Kingdom.
From her web page:
"Who am I? Please call me Kama.
"I was dedicated as a child to a number Of Hindu deities of whom the Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva and the Lady Kama are my personal Gods. I practice a form of the Hindu Devadasi religion so giving pleasure to men is a part of my religious faith, please visit my personal shrine to learn more about why I want to serve you in this way.
"I am now in my early twenties and I am studying in London. I am very friendly and affectionate. I have a beautiful smile and I like to laugh. I also enjoy meeting new people.
"Like all Devadasi I am a capable traditional Singer and Dancer, although I would consider singing to be my stronger talent. I do not have room in my apartment to offer dance displays but during a 2hr Tantric appointment I can include various chants and songs on request.
"I am a size 6 or small 8, with firm slender build. My skin is soft and a brown sugar colour. I have small firm breasts and I am always clean shaven. I do not smoke or drink and I do not use drugs. I enjoy being with men. I am also a naturally submissive person so I enjoy being with men who like to be served.
"My greatest wish is to ensure the complete pleasure of the men with who I meet by being the perfect compliment to their lingam, both physically and spiritually. The experience of Tantric ecstasy can bring increased health and vigour to the mind, body and soul of any man who needs spiritual or physical renewal.
"Please note I now have a new Shiva and Parvati deity in my guest room and occasionally I will spend a few brief moments in mediation before some appointments begin, I would therefore appreciate your quiet understanding of my brief devotions."
I confess, the patriarchal slant she takes on sacred sex work makes me very uncomfortable- tho' I'm not at all sure this represents her complete worldview, and her web journal sounds distinctly more progressive. It is inspiring beyond words to see someone practicing a temple priestess tradition which has *not* been broken by persecution. The devadasi temples in India were only outlawed in 1988, and of course have not dissapeared overnight. Prostitution (but not the activities surrounding prostitution) is technically legal in the UK.
