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

mans 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 tourists 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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