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Definitions - 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 a Hindu diety, Idol, object of worship, temple or other religious institution or place of worship and includes tying "tali with jakini" to a woman or tying a woman by a garland to a Garuda Khambham, dhaarana and deeksha; (b) "Devadasi" means any woman so dedicated by whatever name called and includes Basavi, Jogini, Parvathi, Mathamma and Thyamma; (c) "Government" means the State Government; (d) "notification" means a notification published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and the word "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (e) "Woman" means female of any age.