Bhopal: In the Madhya Pradesh village of Padlya, a discovery has transformed what locals have long revered as "stone balls" into a remarkable finding – fossilized dinosaur eggs. Specialists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow made the revelation after investigating the area. Vesta Mandaloi, a resident of Padlya village, and his family, along with others in the community, had worshipped these palm-sized balls as "Kakar Bhairav" or the lord of the land, believing they would protect farms and cattle.
The true nature of these holy totems was only recently revealed when experts visited the site. The "stone balls" were identified as fossilized dinosaur eggs, specifically those of the Titanosaurus species. The belief in these objects as the "kuldevta" or clan deity, safeguarding farms and cattle, had been a tradition passed down through Mandaloi's forefathers.
Scientists believe that the Madhya Pradesh Narmada Valley served as a dinosaur hatchery zone millions of years ago. In early 2023, as many as 256 fossilized Titanosaurus eggs were discovered in Dhar, the same region as Padlya. These Titanosaurus eggs are estimated to be around 70 million years old. The revelation adds a new dimension to the local traditions and highlights the scientific significance of the Madhya Pradesh region in understanding prehistoric life.
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