Marang Buru
| Marang Buru | |
|---|---|
God of Creation and Destruction | |
| Other names | ᱢᱟᱨᱟᱝ ᱵᱩᱨᱩ |
| Affiliation | Sarna Dharam Sari Dharam |
| Abode | |
| Mantra | Johar Gosain Marang Buru (Santali) |
| Weapon | Ak’ Sar |
| Symbols | The Great Mountain |
| Festivals | Sarhul, Baha parab, Sohrai, Mage |
| Consort | Jaher Ayo |
Marang Buru, also written Maran Buru; (Santali:ᱢᱟᱨᱟᱝ ᱵᱩᱨᱩ) is a supreme deity of Santal, Bhumij, Ho and Munda tribes residing in India, Bangladesh, Nepal. This creator is variously called Marang Buru (meaning "Supreme Deity" or literally "The Great Mountain") and is regarded as the "cause of all causes," making the tribal religion deeply monotheistic as well as pantheistic. It is a hill, which is considered a deity by the Santals.