తెలంగాణ 'డిస్కవరీ మ్యాన్' శోధనలు: 10,000 ఏళ్ల చరిత్ర, సంగీతం పలికే రాళ్లు & బూడిద సమాధుల రహస్యాలు!

తెలంగాణ ప్రాచీన చరిత్రలో ఇంకా ఎన్ని రహస్యాలు రాళ్లలో, కొండల్లో, గ్రామాల్లో దాగి ఉన్నాయి? చరిత్రపూర్వపు రాతి చిత్రాల నుంచి 3,000 ఏళ్ల నాటి బూడిద సమాధుల వరకు, వింత శబ్దాలు చేసే రాళ్ల నుంచి ప్రాచీన రాతి నిర్మాణాల వరకు.. తెలంగాణలోని ఈ పురావస్తు ఆనవాళ్లు అప్పటి ప్రజల జీవన విధానం, నమ్మకాలు, ఆచారాల గురించి ఎన్నో విషయాలను తెలియజేస్తున్నాయి. In this episode of Radhika on Record – TeluguPost Originals, host Radhika Surabhi speaks with Reddy Ratnakar Reddy, a Telugu lecturer and archaeology enthusiast widely known as the “Discovery Man of Telangana.” A recipient of the Pride of Telangana award, he shares experiences from his 15-year journey exploring lesser-known historical sites, megalithic structures, rock art and cultural heritage across the region. The conversation takes viewers beyond familiar historical landmarks to explore discoveries that raise fascinating questions about ancient burial customs, religious traditions, early astronomy and the relationship between people and their natural surroundings. What you’ll discover in this episode: Kallem Memorial Burials: Exploring unusual stone-circle memorial burials in Kallem village, Jangaon district, where bones and pottery were reportedly absent. Devunigutta and Ancient Rock Art: Understanding the architectural significance of the Vajrayana Buddhist temple site at Devunigutta and rock paintings at Pandavula Gutta, including depictions identified as the endangered mouse deer (మూషిక జింక). The Mystery of the Ayyannar Sculpture: How months of research into regional folk songs, languages and village traditions helped trace the sculpture’s cultural connections. Vadlakonda Ash Burials: Examining approximately 3,000-year-old ash burials in Jangaon district and the iron tridents associated with these ancient burial practices. Mamidagudem Dolmens: Exploring megalithic chamber burials and what these structures reveal about ancient communities. Mudumala Megalithic Site: Investigating stone alignments and their possible connections with ancient observations of the sky. Ringing Rocks of Telangana: Discovering why certain rocks in Jangaon and Siddipet districts produce distinctive sounds when struck, and how these unusual formations became part of local traditions. Ralathota at Kodavatoor: Exploring a remarkable stone landscape and its proposed connection with observing seasonal solar movements. A Journey of Discovery: How a childhood interest in sketching the statues on Tank Bund developed into a sustained passion for exploring Telangana’s history and archaeology. From prehistoric art and megalithic burial systems to ancient architecture and possible astronomical alignments, this conversation explores the lesser-known heritage of Telangana and the importance of documenting, studying and preserving these sites. If you are interested in Telangana history, Indian archaeology, prehistoric rock paintings, ancient burial practices, megalithic monuments and unexplored historical places, this episode offers a closer look at the discoveries and questions that continue to shape our understanding of the past. Watch the full conversation to hear Reddy Ratnakar Reddy share the stories behind his field explorations and discoveries. 🔔 Subscribe to TeluguPost Originals for more in-depth interviews, regional history, archaeology, cultural heritage and untold stories from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. #TelanganaHistory #TelanganaArchaeology #ReddyRatnakarReddy #DiscoveryManOfTelangana #TeluguPostOriginals