Ma Paudi has been the symbol of unity. In the Calcutta University publi- cation of 1931 in the 'Anthropological Papers-New Series No. 2' by Tarak- chandra, Das, M.A., in 'The Bhumijas of Seraikella', the author write-, at page 39, 'Paori, a female deity, is annually worshipped once in the month of Jeshtha (May-June) and again in Ashadh (June-July) on any two clays fixed by the villagers according to their convenience. At every worship a clay image of a horse and another of elephant, in miniature form, are commonlypurchased from the potters and placed on the spot of worship and form interesting offerings.

'’This is a description of the worship of Paori as held in ordinary villages. But there is in addition to these, two important centres where the rite takes place with much more eclat. At Pauri Mel, near the town of Seraikella, the Goddess Paori is worshipped. Here once a year, on a particular day all the lease-holders of the State, whether Hindus or not, assemble with sacrificial animals and rice which they offer to the Goddess and partake of it at the place. At Aharbandh, at Karaikella, there is a large circular stone known as Paori, where, once a year, the tenants and lease-holders assemble and sacrifice animals which are eaten on the spot.