Clothes are a new thing to them, and bows and arrows are the most common of all the hunting and defensive weapons. They do not make their own farm equipment but depend on nearby villages for supplies such as earthenware, iron tools, and carts. Likewise, they do not make their own clothes or jewelry but purchase such items in the weekly markets. The Dorli are divided into four regional tribes. Marriage within the same clan is prohibited, and marriage to anyone from the lower class Ero-ghatta is looked down upon.
Most marriages are settled by negotiation and no bride-price is required.
However, the groom's family is expected to host a feast for the entire village. Young married couples generally live near the groom's family. However, the youngest son usually continues to live with his parents even after his marriage. Although the Dorli are primarily Hindu , their beliefs vary from tribe to tribe. They worship a variety of gods, goddesses, and spirits.