CASTE SYSTEM: BRAHAMAN
The primary function of the Brahaman caste is to perform various religious and ceremonial rituals. If the birth of a child the Brahman is called to note the time of birth and prepare the horescope of the child. He
also decides the date and time for 'chothi' and Barah'.
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He also fixes the day and time for 'Mundan' ceremony. At the time of marriage the Brahman performs the marriage rituals and cites Mantras. At the time of death, he is called to perform the last ceremonies. If he finds some ill omens, he also tells the methods to get rid of the evil days in future.
In return for his services, the Brahaman gets payment both in cash and kind. Generally the landlords do not pay cash but pay a part of the crops during harvest. The Brahaman continues to perform his above traditional services even today for all the castes.
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