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The Dom (Sanskrit ḍoma, dialectally also Domra, Domba, Domaka, Dombari and variants) are caste, or groups, scattered across India. Dom were a caste of drummer. According to Tantra scriptures, the Dom were engaged in occupation of singing and playing music. Historically, they were considered as an untouchable caste and their traditional occupation has been disposal and cremation of dead bodies. They are in the list of Scheduled caste for Reservation in India in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal.

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  • The Dom (Sanskrit ḍoma, dialectally also Domra, Domba, Domaka, Dombari and variants) are caste, or groups, scattered across India. Dom were a caste of drummer. According to Tantra scriptures, the Dom were engaged in occupation of singing and playing music. Historically, they were considered as an untouchable caste and their traditional occupation has been disposal and cremation of dead bodies. They are in the list of Scheduled caste for Reservation in India in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal. (en)
  • Dom (o Domba) es un término en sánscrito utilizado en la literatura india de élite para referirse a un grupo étnico que se encuentra en diversas zonas de India, Sri Lanka y Pakistán. Por lo general son una casta segregada con respecto al resto de la comunidad. El término puede ser utilizado como un sinónimo para chandala, que es la acepción más popular del término.​ (es)
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  • The Dom (Sanskrit ḍoma, dialectally also Domra, Domba, Domaka, Dombari and variants) are caste, or groups, scattered across India. Dom were a caste of drummer. According to Tantra scriptures, the Dom were engaged in occupation of singing and playing music. Historically, they were considered as an untouchable caste and their traditional occupation has been disposal and cremation of dead bodies. They are in the list of Scheduled caste for Reservation in India in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal. (en)
  • Dom (o Domba) es un término en sánscrito utilizado en la literatura india de élite para referirse a un grupo étnico que se encuentra en diversas zonas de India, Sri Lanka y Pakistán. Por lo general son una casta segregada con respecto al resto de la comunidad. El término puede ser utilizado como un sinónimo para chandala, que es la acepción más popular del término.​ (es)
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  • Dom (caste) (en)
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