Marangburu Pahar Jaher Than
Marangburu Pahar Jaher Than is located in the Ajodhya Hill region of Purulia district in West Bengal, India. 23.215992364287857, 86.0597729248299 Marang Buru, Pahar (Buru), and Jaher Than are the foundational pillars of the religious, cultural, and spiritual identity of the Santal tribe (as well as other Munda-backed Adivasi communities like the Ho and Bhumij). They form the core of Sarnaism (nature worship). In the Santali language, Marang means "great" or "supreme," and Buru means "mountain". Together, Marang Buru translates to "The Great Mountain". Inside the Jaher Than, specific trees or sacred stones represent the village spirits. The primary deity worshipped here alongside Marang Buru is Jaher Ayo (The Mother of the Sacred Grove / Mother of Life), who is viewed as the consort of Marang Buru and the goddess of prosperity and protector of humanity. Major seasonal festivals like Baha (the flower festival) and Sohrai (harvest festival) center entirely around rituals performed at the Jaher Than by the village priest (Naeke).
About this Sacred Grove
Marangburu Pahar Jaher Than is located in the Ajodhya Hill region of Purulia district in West Bengal, India. 23.215992364287857, 86.0597729248299
Marang Buru, Pahar (Buru), and Jaher Than are the foundational pillars of the religious, cultural, and spiritual identity of the Santal tribe (as well as other Munda-backed Adivasi communities like the Ho and Bhumij). They form the core of Sarnaism (nature worship).
In the Santali language, Marang means "great" or "supreme," and Buru means "mountain". Together, Marang Buru translates to "The Great Mountain".
Inside the Jaher Than, specific trees or sacred stones represent the village spirits. The primary deity worshipped here alongside Marang Buru is Jaher Ayo (The Mother of the Sacred Grove / Mother of Life), who is viewed as the consort of Marang Buru and the goddess of prosperity and protector of humanity. Major seasonal festivals like Baha (the flower festival) and Sohrai (harvest festival) center entirely around rituals performed at the Jaher Than by the village priest (Naeke).
Location
Coordinates: 23.2159924, 86.0597729
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Sal trees
Shorea robusta- Individual Count
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