When two Komatis whisper on the other side of the lake, you will hear them on this side. This has reference to the harsh voice of the Komatis. In native theatricals, the Komati is a general favourite with the audience, and he is usually represented as short of stature, obese, and with a raucous voice. The Komati that suits the stake. This has reference to a story in which a Komati's stoutness, brought on by want of exercise and sedentary habits, is said to have shown that he was the proper person to be impaled on a stake. According to the Rev. H. Jensen, [151] the proverb refers to an incident that took place in 'the city of injustice.' A certain man was to be impaled for a crime, but, at the last moment he pointed out that a certain fat merchant (Komati) would be better suited for the instrument of punishment, and so escaped. The proverb is now used of a person who is forced to suffer for the faults of others. The Komatis are satirically named Dhaniyala jati, or coriander caste, because, as the coriander seed has to be crushed before it is sown, so the Komati is supposed to come to terms only by rough treatment. The Komatis have the title Setti or Chetti, which is said to be a contracted form of Sreshti, meaning a precious person. In recent times, some of them have assumed the title Ayya. Kombara.--The name, meaning a cap made of the spathe of the areca palm (Areca Catechu) of an exogamous sept of Kelasi. Such caps are worn by various classes in South Canara, e.g., the Holeyas and Koragas. Kombu (stick).--An exogamous sept of Kuruba. Komma.--Komma (a musical horn) or Kommula has been recorded as an exogamous sept of Kamma and Mala. Kommula is further a professional title for horn-blowers, mainly Mala, Madiga, and Panisavan, who perform at festivals and funerals. Kommi.--A gotra of Gollas, the members of which may not use kommi fuel. Kompala (houses).--An exogamous sept of Devanga. Konan.--Konan or Konar is a title of Idaiyans. Some Gollas call themselves Konanulu. Konangi (buffoon).--An exogamous sept of Devanga. Konda (mountain).--An exogamous sept of Devanga and Medara, and a synonym for Konda Dora.