Jaherthan

Jaherthan
Religion
AffiliationSarna Dharam
Sari Dharam
DeityJaher Ayo, Singbonga
FestivalsSarhul, Baha parab, Sohrai, etc
Location
Country India
 Bangladesh
Architecture
TypeSacred Grove

Jaherthan, Jahirathan or Jahergarh (Hindi:जाहेरथान, जाहिराथान, जाहेरगढ़) is a sacred grove which is a residing place of Jaher Ayo and worshiping place of Santal, Bhumij, Paharia and Bedia tribes present in India and Bangladesh.[1][2][3] It is a characteristic feature of a Bhumij and Santal village on the edge of the village where many holy spirits live and where a series of annual festivals take place.[4] This sacred grove is set aside in the founding of the village and left undisturbed except at times of festivals. Inside is set a series of natural (uncut) stones which represent the Bongas, but are not substitutes except during festival.[5][6]

It is also called Sarna sthal, among the Mundas, Santals, and Oraons of Ranchi, Dumka, and Lohardaga regions.

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  3. ^ Research, International Committee on Urgent Anthropological and Ethnological; Research, International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences Commission on Urgent Anthropological (1976). Bulletin of the International Committee on Urgent Anthropological and Ethnological Research. Committee's Secretariat.
  4. ^ Heitzman, James (1996). "Tribal Religions". In Heitzman, James; Worden, Robert L. (eds.). India: a country study (5th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. pp. 168–169. ISBN 0-8444-0833-6. OCLC 34598209
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