Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982 Section 2 - Bare Act

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "dedication" means the performance of any act or ceremony, by whatever name called, by which a woman is dedicated to the service of any deity, idol, object of worship, temple, other religious institutions or places of worship ;

(b) "devadasi" means a woman so dedicated ;

(c) "temple" means a place by whatever designation known, dedicated to, or used as a place of religious worship ;

(d) "woman" means a female of any age.