Documenta Nepalica

Documents on the History of Religion and Law of Pre-modern Nepal

bhā̃ḍa

Notes var. bhāḍa; n. untouchable caste fellows whose members have the profession of singing, dancing and begging for their livelihood. The caste of Bhā̃ḍas is similar to the caste of Vādīs in the Mulukī Ain's caste hierarchy (MA-54.160.17).
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