Inside is set a series of natural (uncut) stones which represent the Bongas, but are not substitutes except during festival.

[7][8] The Jaherthan is a religious worshipping place of Sarna and Sari Dharam followers, notably Santal, Bhumij, Bedia and other tribes.

[9][10] Among Santals and Bhumijs, The Jaherthan is a communal space where the physical and spiritual realms meet, and where the Bonga are believed to reside.

The jaherthan is not only a religious site but also a symbol of tribal identity and ecological consciousness, emphasizing the need to live in harmony with nature.

It is here that the village priest called naiki or laya or deuri, communicates with the spirits, and where the community gathers to reaffirm their social bonds and collective values.