The different GOTS or septs revere their totems by drawing figures of them on their houses, and abstaining from injuring them in any way.
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The bargas are very numerous, but the GOTS and mittis are few and common to many bargas; and many people have forgotten the name of their mitti altogether.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
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The GOTS are thus totemistic, and the animal or plant giving its name to the got is venerated and worshipped.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell