The spirit of life : Susunia Hills, Bankura, West Bengal, India.
Susunia is a hill and a part of the Eastern Ghats and is situated at the north-western part of Bankura District in the state of West Bengal, India.
Its well known for its natural beauty, holy spring, rich flora and the rock faces on which many of the famous mountaineers of this region started their journey. It is one of the rich reserves of medicinal plants.
Susunia Hill is a known archeological and fossil site. Fossil remains of Asiatic lion, giraffe, hyena and many other animal species have been discovered from areas around, reflecting its previous link with Africa. The so claimed 'oldest' rock inscription of West Bengal is located here. Susunia village itself is home to honoured master craftsmen of exquisite stone-carving. Susunia is an important archaeological site in Bankura district yielding stone age tools.
It is believed that there earlier was a fort built by King Chandravarman. Some 4th century inscriptions are there, referring to a place called Pushkarana, once the capital of Chandravarman. Modern-day Pakhanna is considered to be ancient Pushkarana.
The spirit of life : Susunia Hills, Bankura, West Bengal, India.
Susunia is a hill and a part of the Eastern Ghats and is situated at the north-western part of Bankura District in the state of West Bengal, India.
Its well known for its natural beauty, holy spring, rich flora and the rock faces on which many of the famous mountaineers of this region started their journey. It is one of the rich reserves of medicinal plants.
Susunia Hill is a known archeological and fossil site. Fossil remains of Asiatic lion, giraffe, hyena and many other animal species have been discovered from areas around, reflecting its previous link with Africa. The so claimed 'oldest' rock inscription of West Bengal is located here. Susunia village itself is home to honoured master craftsmen of exquisite stone-carving. Susunia is an important archaeological site in Bankura district yielding stone age tools.
It is believed that there earlier was a fort built by King Chandravarman. Some 4th century inscriptions are there, referring to a place called Pushkarana, once the capital of Chandravarman. Modern-day Pakhanna is considered to be ancient Pushkarana.