The Sacred Stones of Chhind Kalo: Thinthini Patthar and the Megalithic Complex in Chhattisgarh
T. T. Mukherjee1 and S. P. Satpathy2
1Associate Professor, Dept of English, Bhatter College, Dantan, India. Email: ttm1974@gmail.com
2Associate Professor, Dept of Humanities and Social Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, India. Email: swayamsatpathy@soa.ac.in
Chitrolekha Journal 8:2 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/cjad.82.v8n201
[Article History: Received: 12 August 2024. Revised: 05 September 2024. Accepted: 06 September 2024. Published: 07 September 2024.]
Abstract
This article reports the finding of a menhir adorned with intricate cupmarks at Chhind Kalo, near Ambikapur airport in Chhattisgarh, India. This menhir, known as Thinthini Paththar for its acoustic qualities, provides valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of the area. The study aims to highlight the cultural significance of the menhir and the associated stone complex within the broader technological framework of the Chotanagpur plateau region. It seeks to attract scholarly attention from experts in the field to encourage further research. Additionally, the study urges non-governmental organizations and government authorities to take measures for the preservation of the site.
Keywords: Thinthini Patthar, Megalith, Menhir, Castone, Cairn Burial, Stone Circle, Neolithic culture.
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Citation: Mukherjee, T. T. & Satpathy, S. P. 2024. The Sacred Stones of Chhind Kalo: Thinthini Patthar and the Megalithic Complex in Chhattishgarh. Chitrolekha Journal 8:2 https://doi.org/10.21659/cjad.81.v8n201