Early Medieval Uma Maheshwar Idol Found in Hazaribagh

While digging the foundation for her new home in a village called Godkhar in Hazaribagh, a woman named Dhanwa Devi found a very old stone statue.

This statue is believed to be of Uma Maheshwar and is from a long time ago, around the ninth or tenth century.

A local social worker and an archaeologist were told about the discovery.

The archaeologist said the statue is from a time called the Pala period.

The villagers are very excited and some want to build a temple there.

Other people in the area have also found old things, showing that Hazaribagh has a rich history.

Experts say the government should take care of these findings to learn more about the past.