Jaher Ayo


Jaher Ayo or Jahera Mai, is the supreme deity of productivity, prosperity, and the savior of mankind in Sarnaism and Sari Dharam, followed by the native Santal tribal people in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. She is also the consort of the supreme deity Marang Buru. Literally, in Santali Jaher Ayo means ᱡᱟᱝ ᱵᱟᱦᱟ ᱮ-ᱮᱨ ᱤᱫᱚ ᱟᱭᱳ / ᱜᱚᱜᱚ, which translates to "The Mother of Life."

Scriptures

The details of Jaher Ayo can be found in Jomsim binti, Karam binti, compiled by Dhirendranath Baskey, and Kherwal Bonso Dhorom Puthi.