ABSTRACT
The bodies and faces of members of this sect are marked with twelve or more sectarial devices. Two parallel lines are drawn with sandalwood paste from the crown of the head, or from the roots of the front hair, to the tip of the nose, where they meet and form a loop; a spot is put on the last rib on each side, at the top of the sternum, on each arm, and on the lobes of the ears. Their dress is noways peculiar. The fore part of the head is closely shaven, while the back, from which a long cue depends, is left untouched. Many also wear round the neck a double fold of red tape received at Jagannáth.
