The Archaeoastronomy Of A Few Megalithic Sites Of Jharkhand
Author: Subhashis Das
ISBN: 978-9386906168
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Book Overview
The Archaeoastronomy of a Few Megalithic Sites of Jharkhand discards the belief that megaliths are only sepulchral monuments and illustrates that they also served as temples of the ubiquitous Mother Goddesses of the fertility cult. It reveals that a few of the megalithic sites in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand stand in compliance with fundamental mathematics and observational astronomy. Apart from establishing complex burials inside these complexes as also revering them as temples, the prehistoric astronomer-priests intended these megaliths as calendars for the community, used to determine the specific dates on which their fertility rites were to be conducted. Lavishly illustrated and cogently written, the book elucidates megaliths and contends that their presence across the country, from Kashmir to Kerala and from Manipur to Gujarat, is a testimony to Indias tribal prehistory. It showcases the archaeoastronomical megalithic temples of Jharkhand, indicating that the tribes were cognisant of mathematics and horizon astronomy.This much-needed volume hopes to initiate a lively debate as also persuade people to know more about megaliths and their makers and makes essential reading for those seeking to explore aspects of prehistoric India.
Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 128 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9386906168.
About the Author
Subhashis Das is an explorer and independent researcher dealing with megaliths and India’s hitherto unknown tribal past. Credited with the discovery of numerous megaliths, he has previously authored three volumes on his research. Das is recognised for the discovery of applied astronomy in several megaliths in Jharkhand. The author’s discoveries and research on the megaliths of Jharkhand feature in the state’s history books. His findings have also been showcased in several documentaries by National Geographic, Doordarshan, et al. He regularly gives lectures across the country and abroad, on megaliths and tribalism, a task he deems essential for understanding the ancient history of India.
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- Reading Level
- Students & Academic Researchers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-9386906168
- Publisher
- Niyogi Books Private Limited
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The Archaeoastronomy of a Few Megalithic Sites of Jharkhand discards the belief that megaliths are only sepulchral monuments and illustrates that they also served as temples of the ubiquitous Mother Goddesses of the fertility cult. It reveals that a few of the megalithic sites in the eastern Indian...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this book changes the way you see India’s megaliths. Instead of treating them as silent burial stones, it reveals them as living ritual spaces, astronomical calendars, and temples tied to fertility cults. Carefully argued and richly illustrated, it blends archaeology, mathematics, and observational astronomy to uncover the intellectual world of prehistoric tribal communities. If you enjoy research-driven insights that connect science, belief, and landscape, this is a deeply rewarding read.
- Published by Niyogi Books Private Limited.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 128.
Catalog Description
The Archaeoastronomy of a Few Megalithic Sites of Jharkhand discards the belief that megaliths are only sepulchral monuments and illustrates that they also served as temples of the ubiquitous Mother Goddesses of the fertility cult. It reveals that a few of the megalithic sites in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand stand in compliance with fundamental mathematics and observational astronomy. Apart from establishing complex burials inside these complexes as also revering them as temples, the prehistoric astronomer-priests intended these megaliths as calendars for the community, used to determine the specific dates on which their fertility rites were to be conducted. Lavishly illustrated...
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