They may be considered as a branch of the Bhat caste, and some of them are said to be addicted to petty theft.

Some Jasondhis, who are also known as Karohla, now wander about as religious mendicants, singing the praises of Devi.

They carry an image of the goddess suspended by a chain round the neck and ask for gifts of _tilli_ (sesamum) or other vegetable oil, which they pour over their heads and over the image.

Their clothes and bodies are consequently always saturated with this oil.

They also have a little cup of vermilion which they smear on the goddess and on their own bodies after receiving an offering.