4. Religion.

The Koris worship the ordinary Hindu deities and especially Devi. They

become inspired by this goddess at the Jawara festival and pierce their

cheeks with iron needles and tridents. Every family has a household god

or Kul-Deo to whom a small platform is erected; offerings other than

animal sacrifices are made to him on festivals and on the celebration

of a marriage.

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