Editorial photo #13944601 Human Interest

Peacock Hill - Natural Landscape - Purulia - Plateau - Hindutva

People climb onto large boulders to take photos and shoot reels at the Mayur Pahar, also known as ''Peacock Hill'' Viewpoint, and the adjacent Lord Hanuman Mandir in the Ajodhya Hills of Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026. The area is historically known as a natural habitat for wild peacocks and is a popular trekking destination, offering panoramic views of the Ajodhya Hills, dense forest reserves, valleys, and nearby indigenous tribal villages. The Ajodhya Hills form the easternmost extension of the Chhota Nagpur Plateau and consist of Pre-Cambrian metamorphic rocks like granite and gneiss. A 'Jai Shri Ram' flag is placed atop the temple, reflecting its significance in Hindu devotion and cultural pride. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)