Chhattisgarh: Rock Art Sites
Chhattisgarh, the recently formed state engraved out of Madhya Pradesh, has a discrete geographical and enlightening distinctiveness which is shared by 6 surrounding states, viz., Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Chhattisgarh has great proportional benefit in intact human & natural resources. Its natural resources in minerals, energy, forests, water and land are some of the wealthiest in the country.
Its human resources offer a huge complex of eco-specific skills and knowledge. The state proliferates in affluence of cultural heritage, monuments, rock art sites and archaeological antiquities. Nevertheless, many rock art sites have not been suitably discovered so far. 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.
| Rock Art sites in Chhattisgarh and things preserved in them |
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| 1 | Singhanpur | Raigarh | Ladder men, Mermaid, Animal figures, Hunting scenes, Kangaroo, Giraffe ? |
| 2 | Kabra Pahad | Raigarh | Tortoise, Bison, Male Figures, Geometric patterns |
| 3 | Basnajhar | Raigarh | Elephant, Geometric patterns Animal Hunting scenes |
| 4 | Ongna | Raigarh | Man with head gear Geometrical drawings |
| 5 | Karmagarh | Raigarh | Geometric patterns, Paintings in multicolours |
| 6 | Khairpur | Raigarh | Dancing scenes, Animal figures |
| 7 | Chapamada | Raigarh | Animal patterns, Human Fighting scenes |
| 8 | Botaldah | Raigarh | Animals, Hunting scenes, Mermaid |
| 9 | Bhanwarkhol | Raigarh | Bison, Mermaid, Bear, Hunting scenes, Geometric pattern, Swastik |
| 10 | Amargufa and Cherigodari | Raigarh | Animal patterns, Hunting scenes, Human figures |
| 11 | Sutighat | Raigarh | Agriculture and Animals figures |
| 12 | Tipakhol | Raigarh | Geometric Design |
| 13 | Nawagadi | Raigarh | Religious symbols like Sun, Moon, Animal figures, Human figures, Hunting scenes |
| 14 | Bainipat |
Raigarh | Geometric patterns |
| 15 | Siroli Dongri | Raigarh | Human figures, Hunting scenes, Palm impressions |
| 16 | Potia | Raigarh | Human and Animal figures |
| 17 | Geedha | Raigarh | Rock Painting Engraving |
| 18 | Udkunda a)Dewata Ki Kachahari b)Chanda Pathara c)Adaya Pahar |
Kanker | Palm and Feet impressions, Animal figures |
| 19 | Gada Goari | Kanker | Animal figures |
| 20 | Kherkheda a)Balerao b)Naukar Gudara c)Gadia Gudara |
Kanker | Animal and Human figures, Palm impressions, Human Figure |
| 21 | Kanhagaon | Kanker | Human figure, Animal figures |
| 22 | Gotitola a)Pancha Pandav b)Near Tank |
Kanker | Scene Pertaining to relation (Ram, Sita, Laksman etc.) Figures of tree leaves, Palm impressions |
| 23 | Sita Ramguda | Kanker | Human Figures |
| 24 | Kulgaon | Kanker | Animal figures, Human figures drawn in white and yellow |
| 25 | Ghodsar | Koria | Animal Figures, White colours, Human daily life scene |
| 26 | Kohbahur | Koria | Geometric pattern |
| 27 | Chitwa Dongri | Durg | Chinese figure, Dragon, Agricultural activity |
| 28 | Sitalekhni (Odagi) | Sarguja | Geometric pattern |
| 29 | Ramgarh | Sarguja | Human figures and faded geometrical design |
| 30 | Limdariha | Bastar | Human and Animal figures |
| 31 | Murelgarh | Koria | Human figures and geometrical design |