Rudragiri Rock Art
Source : The Hindu
GS II : Indian Heritage and Culture
Overview
- About the Rock Art
- 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 hamlet
- 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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