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In a village in Madhya Pradesh, hundreds of revered stone balls, known as “Kuldevtas” or family deities, were discovered by locals while tilling the land for farming.

The residents of Padlya village in Dhar district believed these sacred stones, locally called “Kakad Bhairav”, held the power to safeguard their farms and livestock from misfortunes.

However, recent scientific tests conducted by experts revealed a surprising twist—the revered stones were, in fact, fossilized dinosaur eggs dating back approximately 175 million years.

Ezoic Vishal Verma, a local paleontologist, highlighted the significant role these eggs played in local customs, having been worshipped as family deities for generations.

Ezoic Interestingly, Dhar district is home to the Dinosaur Fossil National Park, established in 2011, which preserves fossilized remains of ancient dinosaurs. A senior forest official explained that villagers often stumble upon fossils and start worshipping them, emphasizing the presence of a fossil collection and conservation center in the Baag area of Dhar district, housing thousands of such specimens.

“The round stones, believed to be family deities, are not only eggs but also play a significant role in local worship customs. These stones, often placed under fig trees, have been worshipped for generations. As efforts are underway to transform the area into a zoological park, preserving these traditions becomes integral to the park’s cultural richness,” Verma said, according to India Today.

The incident is not isolated, as reports indicate the discovery of over 250 fossilized dinosaur eggs in Dhar district. Experts suggest that Madhya Pradesh’s Narmada Valley was once home to a thriving population of dinosaurs during the Mesozoic era, long before the cataclysmic event that led to the extinction of dinosaurs around 65 million years ago.