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.