Mar 31, 2022
सर्वश्री "She who is the worldly fortune"
Devi Sarvashree, the princess of the kingdom of Deshaki, is the youngest royal wife of Maharaja Chitra Varma. Married to the king at the age of 23, she has been doted on by her other co-wives and the ladies of the Anthapuram. Even though born into royalty, she rejects extravagance in clothing and adornment. A skilled danseuse, she performs at the Natyashala of the Anthapuram every evening for the enjoyment of the other ladies. She is always accompanied by her two Sakhis, Madhumika and Nalini.
"My dear Sakhis, I need no ornaments to deck myself
The only ornament I hold close to myself, is my passion for dancing
And I shall adorn it every day and display it in front of everyone"