A professional dancer or entertainer in India, historically associated with temple performances and secular entertainment.
From Hindi/Urdu 'bajarigari,' derived from 'bajari' (dancing) combined with occupational suffix '-gar.' This term reflects the social roles of entertainers in South Asian culture dating back centuries.
Bajarigars occupied a complex social position in Indian history—they were essential to religious ceremonies and royal courts yet often stigmatized, similar to how performers across cultures have been simultaneously revered and marginalized.
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