Retired Math Teacher Becomes History Detective, Unearths 'Hidden Treasures' in Stones

• Bir Kumar Shee, a retired mathematics teacher and headmaster from Egra, East Medinipur, is researching stones found under trees in villages.
• Villagers often worship these stones as deities, but Shee investigates their historical and geological significance.
• He analyzes the structure, shape, color, and figures within the stones to understand their origin, rock type, and imagined deity forms.
• His research began after observing worshipped stones in Tentulia village, sparking questions about their historical context and sculptural styles.
• Shee, who retired in 2022, continues to travel, collect, photograph, and analyze stones, aiming to reveal new aspects of local history and folk beliefs.

Why It Matters: A retired math teacher in East Medinipur is meticulously researching village stones to uncover local history and folk beliefs.