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Bainians

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

in the religion of India, are priests of the Mariatale, belonging to the'pariah caste. Their name was given them from the instrument (baini) with which they accompany their singing, begging before the temple of their goddess.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bainians'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bainians.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.