Rock Arts in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh, the recently formed state

engraved out of Madhya Pradesh in 2009 has a

distinct geographical and enlightening

distinctiveness.

The state of Chhattisgarh shares its boundaries

with 6 states which are Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh,

Orissa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra

Pradesh. It is rich in human & natural resources.

Its natural resources in minerals,

energy, forests, water and land are

some of the wealthiest resources in

the country.

The state proliferates in the affluence

of cultural heritage, monuments, rock

art sites and archaeological antiquities.

Department of Culture & Archaeology of

Chhattisgarh Government is boarding on several

projects which would bring the civilization and

archaeological legacy of the state to the fore in

International and National pitch and also ultimately

augment the tourism industry.

In Chamara region in Kanker

district of Chhattisgarh, the

Chhattisgarh state department of

archaeology and culture plans to

seek help from NASA and ISRO for

research on 10,000-year-old rock

paintings depicting aliens and

UFOs.

The caves come under village Chandeli

and Gotitola. The five unique rock arts in

Chhattisgarh apparently dating back to

about 3,000 years was discovered from

the dense forests of Suarlot hills in the

Korba district of Chhattisgarh.

The rock art show concepts in the form of

geometrical drawings in red ochre are of

humans, mermaids, animals including

goat, and a geometrical pattern which

resembles an aeroplane.

Chhattisgarh is the treasure house of Stone Age

man’s rock paintings. These offer a fresh

perspective on the lives of ancient people lived,

their cultures and social interests.

The environment and the shades of nature come

alive through age old rock paintings. The rock

paintings of Chhattisgarh can be spotted in more

than 31 sites across the state. These reveal the life

and culture of a civilization that lived years ago.

The rock arts in Chhattisgarh have become the reason

behind the tourist’s attraction of Chhattisgarh. The

exploration for stone paintings in Chhattisgarh started

in 1910. The various rock painting sites are situated

at Singhanpur, Kabrapahar, Basnajhar, Ongna,

Karmagarh, Khairpur, Botalda, Bhanwarkhol,

Amargufa, Sutighat.

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