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In Madhya Pradesh's Bagh, a revered stone deity worshipped by the Bhil tribe has now been scientifically confirmed as a 66-million-year-old fossilised dinosaur egg.

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• Generations of Bhils had worshipped the sun-baked Kakad Bhairav, performing rituals and sacrifices for agricultural prosperity.
• This recent scientific revelation challenges the traditional beliefs tied to the deity.
•  Bagh has been a significant site for paleontological discoveries since the 1980s, boasting sauropod bones, fossilised dinosaur eggs, and extinct marine creatures.
• The scientists hope that the recent discovery will support Bagh's nomination for India’s first UNESCO Global Geopark tag.
• There is a clash between scientific discoveries and tribal beliefs, economic challenges, conservation efforts, and the hope for community involvement in protecting the paleontological site.

Discovery of fossilized dinosaur eggs in India

• The discovery of fossilized dinosaur eggs in India dates back to the 1980s, with significant finds in parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
• Notably, in 1982, the first dinosaur eggs in India were found in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. 
• India is recognized for having the "largest-of-its-kind dinosaur hatchery on Earth," with over 256 fossilized dinosaur eggs unearthed, contributing to its rich paleontological heritage.