The Lakhari and Jokhari motifs symbolize cosmic protection and fertility. Lakhari usually stands for the celestial eye of prosperity, while Jokhari has connotations of fertility over the different life cycles as given by the forefathers. These symbols tell the story of the interrelationship of deities, humans, and nature, thus enforcing concepts of unity and coexistence. Brightly colored motifs intersperse animals, plants, and celestial beings, fostering a strong spiritual bond with the environment.

The production of Pithora paintings is an act of ritual devotion. These Lakhari and Jokhari motifs may be executed in the course of ceremonial vows or thanksgiving rites. The motifs are believed to elicit blessings from the divine for prosperity, protection, and wellbeing. Art has equal importance in tribal festivals or rites of passage, serving to renew and sustain collective identity and cultural consciousness. Strike Lakhari and Jokhari motifs by their very nature: colors that rejoice in full light, symmetrical patterns, and characteristically rich lines. Natural and mythic elements are arranged to narrate sacred tales. These very motifs are characterized by dynamic representations of life and spirituality, so defining the Rathwa tribe view of existence as an equal balance between the human dimension and the cosmic entity.