Barike.--A title of Gaudos and other Oriya castes.
Barrellu (buffaloes).--An exogamous sept of Kapu.
Basala.--Recorded, in the Madras Census Report, 1901, as Telugu beggars and soothsayers in Vizagapatam. The word is apparently a corruption of Basa-valu, a sage. The Basa-valu pretend to be messengers of Indra, the chief of the Devatas, and prognosticate coming events.
Basava Golla.--A name for certain Koyis of the Godavari district, whose grandfathers had a quarrel with some of their neighbours, and separated from them. The name Basava is said to be derived from bhasha, a language, as these Koyis speak a different language from the true Gollas. [107] In like manner, Basa Kondhs are those who speak their proper language, in contradistinction to those who speak Oriya, or Oriya mixed with Kui.
Basiya Korono.--A sub-division of Korono.
Basruvogaru (basru, belly).--An exogamous sept of Gauda.
Baththala (rice).--An exogamous sept of Kamma.
Batlu (cup).--An exogamous sept of Kuruba.
Bauri.--There are found in the Madras Presidency nomad gangs of Bauris or Bawariyas, who are described [108] as "one of the worst criminal tribes of India. The sphere of their operations extends throughout the length and breadth of the country. They not only commit robberies, burglaries and thefts, but also practice the art of manufacturing and passing counterfeit coin. They keep with them a small quantity of wheat and sandal seeds in a small tin or brass case, which they call Devakadana or God's grain, and a tuft of peacock's feathers, all in a bundle. They are very superstitious, and do not embark on any enterprise without first ascertaining by omens whether it will be attended with success or not. This they do by taking at random a small quantity of grains out of their Devakadana and counting the number of grains, the omen being considered good or bad according as the number of seeds is odd or even. For a detailed record of the history of this criminal class, and the methods employed in the performance of criminal acts, I would refer the reader to the accounts given by Mr. Paupa Rao [109] and Mr. W. Crooke. [110]
Bavaji.--The Bavajis are Bairagi or Gosayi beggars, who travel about the country. They are known by various names, e.g., Bairagi, Sadu, etc.