Jharkhand is among India’s leading megalith destinations whose history is slowly being unraveled, much to the delight of archaeological and culture buffs.
Hargaddi Chokahatu is home to the largest megalith site in Jharkhand. The tribals of Jharkhand build dolmens over cremated bones which they call 'sasandiris', and Chokahatu is known for them. From table-tops to large menhirs and dolmens, you’ll find varied types of megaliths spread across Chokahatu’s 'hargarhi' or burial ground. Used by the Mundas since ancient times, this living burial site is 70km southeast of Ranchi. Its lazy sprawl of eight acres is dotted with as many as 8,000 stones, of which several are burial slabs and many are dolmens.
Surrounded by verdant hills and rivers, the megaliths of Jharkhand is truly a sight to behold.
