Jaher Ayo (Santali:ᱡᱟᱦᱮᱨ ᱟᱭᱳ) is the supreme deity of productivity, prosperity and savior of mankind in the Sari Dharam and Sarnaism followed by native Santal tribal people in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. She is also the consort of supreme deity Marang Buru. Literally, in Santali Jaher Ayo means ᱡᱟᱝ ᱵᱟᱦᱟ (ᱡᱤᱣᱤ) ᱮ-ᱮᱨ ᱤᱫᱚ ᱟᱭᱳ / ᱜᱚᱜᱚ (Jang Baha E-erid Ayo), that isThe Mother of Life.
| Jaher Ayo | |
|---|---|
God of Creation and Life | |
| Other names | ᱡᱟᱦᱮᱨ ᱟᱭᱳ |
| Affiliation | Sarna Dharam Sari Dharam |
| Abode | Jaherthan |
| Mantra | Johar Jaher Ayo, Hirla Jaher Ayo (Santali) |
| Weapon | Sickle |
| Festivals | Sarhul, Baha parab, Sohrai, Mage |
| Consort | Marang Buru |
Scriptures
editThe details of Jaher Ayo can be found in Jomsim binti,[1] Karam binti,[2][3] 'Karam Binti compiled by Dhirendranath Baskey,[4] and Kherwal Bonso Dhorom Puthi.