[448] Reason has been found to suppose that the Kanjars, Kolhatis and other migrant groups of entertainers are sprung from the Doms, and the Kamads may be connected with these.

No caste, not even the sweepers, will accept food from the Kamads.

They employ a Brahman, however, to officiate at their marriage and death ceremonies.

Like the Gosains the Kamads bury their dead in a sitting posture, a niche being hollowed out at the side of the grave in which the corpse is placed.

Crushed bread (_malida_) and a gourd full of water are laid beside the corpse.