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Rudragiri Rock Art
Source : The Hindu

GS II : Indian Heritage and Culture

Overview

  1. About the Rock Art 
  2. About Kakatiya

Why in News ?

A site in Rudragiri hills showcases a fascinating fusion of rock art from different cultures.

About the Rock Art 


  • With a renowned historical background and outstanding archaeological structures, Rudragiri Hillock in the Andhra Pradesh hamletRudragiri Rock Art of Orvakallu’s Atchampet mandal is home to Guntur.
  • A unique fusion of Mesolithic ancient rock art and beautiful Kakatiya dynasty artwork is revealed at this location.
  • Five naturally created rock shelters near the slopes of Rudragiri’s Eastern Ghats, facing west, may be found.
  • Around 5000 B.C. during the Mesolithic era, humans lived in these shelters, which are evidence of the vibrant rock art of the time.
  • Exceptional murals from the famed Kakatiya empire may be seen in two natural caverns at the southern end of the mountain.

What is special in Rudragiri Rock Art?

  • These caves showcase the artistic brilliance of the Kakatiya period.
  • The exciting episodes from the epic Ramayana are depicted in the paintings, which are decorated with a range of hues made from white kaolin and other pigments.
  • These pictures provide insightful information on how they were made in the 13th century.

What kind of paintings found in Rudragiri Rock Art?

  • First Cave
    • A narrative painting in the first cave, beginning at the southernmost point of the hilltop, depicts the fierce conflict between the Vanara brothers Vali and Sugriva.
  • Second Cave
    • Large drawing of Hanuman in the central cave, which is surrounded by holy images of the conch (Sankha) and the fire altar (Yagna Vedi).
    • The Sanjivani hill is held in Hanuman’s hand as a representation of his quest to save Lakshmana’s life.
  • Third Cave
    • Mesolithic-era ancient rock drawings may be found in the third cave.

About Kakatiya

  • The 12th and 13th centuries saw the emergence of the Kakatiyas
  • They were the first feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyana, ruling over a small territory near Warangal.
  • The rule of Kakatiya Dynasty is considered to be in the region Telugu & Andhra Pradesh.
  • Ganapati was another king who came after Mahadeva who has made extension to Coastal regions.
  • Ganapathi Deva and Rudrama Devi are the prominent among the rulers.
  • As a result of the expansion policy of Delhi Sultanate under Alauddin Khalji leads the decline of the Dynasty. 

Major Architecture

  • Their Major constructions were reservoirs for irrigation.
  • During this period well establoshed Hindu temple was there. 

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