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Unique Historical Chhattisgarh - Language , Archaeology , Rock Paintings , Ancient Caves

Chhattisgarh, as you all are attached to, has historical uniqueness of culture in many aspect.


Historical Languages and Tribes:

We dig into history of chhattisgarh land. It was part of richest culture of Gondwanaor Gondwanaland, bastar and Surguja.


1. Gond Tribes and Gondi Language 

The word Gond and Gondi came from here. This unique tribe's presence is seen in adjucent areas of Chhattisgarh. (near Chandrapur and Nagpur in Maharashtra, near balaghat area in Madhya Pradhesh, in adjucent districts of Telangana region). Even, we say Chhattisgarhi is main Language(or dialect of Hindi), Gondi (from Dravidian Language family) is spoken by many in South of Chhattisgarh. It has every right be part of Chhattisgarh language list. This is richest ancient language by tribe, which is sign of continous civilization.

2. Mariya Tribes and Mariya Language 

Another tribe, is Mariya or Madiya abujmadiya tribe of bastar region. They has various unique culture like Hat bazar, community wedding, salfi unique beverage.

3. Korwa Tribes and Korba Language 

One more area with tribes is Surguja-Jashpur, they has some other unique way of living. It is bordered with Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand has mix of North and Tribe culture. It has been various groups associated with Ramayan time. Pado and Korwa(Pahadi Korwa) tribes are associated with this area. Korwa People speak, Korba language - One of the Munda lanugage family, which is spread across Chota Nagpur region.


Historical Rock Painting Caves - Shailashay

Another unique aspect is recently found caves in Chhattisgarh area.

1. Caves of Kanker and Nearby - 

Many of the hills in tribal belt has seen rock painting dated way back of 10000 BC. Some paintings also depicted of UFO and extra terestrical evidences. These are still to be authorized by historians. Gadiya Mountain (Gadiya Pahadi) has Churi Pagar caves. This mountain is famous for Mahashivratri celebrations.

2. Caves of Raigarh and Nearby - 

Near Raigarh Area, too many caves with different symbol found, exploration of this aspect is required too. Raigarh, Kharasia, Singhanpur and Sarangarh has many caves.

3. Caves of Bastar Jagdalpur and Nearby - 

Kotumsar Caves (in Kanger Valley National Park) and Kailash caves (Kailash Gufa) 

Archeological Excavation and historical civilization:


Coming next towards continous Civilization,  The land of Chhattisgarh civilization through archeological excavation is seen in 4 major areas.

1. Durg-Raipur-Mahasamund Region -

Madku Dweep and Damaru (Damroo) excavations of baloda bazar. Udarlami in Mahasamund district is newly found on the bank of Jonk River. Beatiful Sirpur Budhha vihar and recently Tarighat, which is said to be 10000 BC old.



2. Bilaspur-Ratanpur region -

This vast area has been long time capital region of Chhattisgarh. Capital city shifted from Ratanpur to Raipur via Sirpur. Through excavation of Ratanpur Temple, Pali Shiv Temple, Malhar Mounds, Sheorinarayan and Kharod Temples, Tala gram Devrani Jethani Temple.


3. Kawardha-Amarkantak-Madhyapradesh region - 

Pachrahi excavations, Bhoramdeo Temple and nearby excavations, Gandai and Chuikhadan area ancient temples and Amarkantak Temples (which is origin of Narmada and Son River).


4. Surguja-Koriya-Korba region - 

Archeological places like Ramgarh, Dipadih, Deogarh and Kudargarh, Maheshpur.

5. Bastar region

Barsoor Battisa Temple and Ganesh Temple, Dholkal hill ganesha temple.

About Barsoor: http://explore-chhattisgarh.blogspot.com/2010/11/barsur-temple.html


Through photos maps and Knowledge base of our ancient historical books, we would explore this aspect of Chhattisgarh. #ExpCG

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Archaeological sites in Chhattisgarh - Sirpur, Pachrahi, Maheshpur, Madkudweep, dipadih, Malhar, Barsur, Tarighat, Udarlami


Excavations in Chhattisgarh:                                                                                             


ExcavationYearDistrictDriving DirectionNearest Train StationDating
Pachrahi2007-10Kabirdham32 Kms North from Kawardha82 Kms East from Kargi Road Kota Railway Station1308-09 A.D
Sirpur1953-56Mahasamund80 Kms East from Raipur33 Kms North from Mahasamund Railway Station‎2nd-3rd Century B.C.
Maheshpur2008-09Surguja12 Kms from Udaipur45 Kms from Ambikapur Railway Station8th-11th Century
Madkudeep / Madku dweep2011Baloda bazar82 Kms North from Raipur on NH-20012 Kms from Nipania Railway Station10th-11th Century
Dipadih1988-91Surgujafrom Ambikapur, 36 Kms North-east on NH-78 till Rajpur, take right 19 kms for Shankargarh, turn left and 3 Kms.65 Kms from Ambikapur Railway Station
Malhar1974-78Bilaspur31 kms from Bilaspur31 kms from Bilaspur
BarsoorDantewada80 Kms West from Jagdalpur80 Kms West from Jagdalpur
Udarlami2013Mahasamund125 Kms East from Raipur35 kms from Bagbahara Railway Station

Tarrighat2013Raipur31 Kms South to Raipur31 Kms South to Raipur10000 years old

Damaru (Damroo)2014Baloda Bazar18 Kms northeast to Baloda Bazar2000 years old




New Findings

2,500-yr-old city found buried in Chhattisgarh

Check new page for Tarighat


The surface findings at the archaeological site located on the left bank of river Kharun, a tributary of Sheonath river, indicate that the ancient city buried underneath was a highly developed urban settlement and flourished in the third century BC. more..


2,000-yr-old archaeological site found in C’garh

Archaeologists have discovered remains of a 2,000-year-old mud-fort at Damaru, 18 kms north-east of Baloda Bazar. The site is located on the bank of river Seonath in Chhattisgarh’s Baloda Bazar district.


“The surface findings have indicated that the site may date back to 1st century AD. The excavation of the site may throw light on the missing historical links between 1st century AD and 5th century AD of Chhattisgarh, known in archaeological parlance as dark period”, archaeological officer and director of Damroo excavation Dr Shivakant Vajpayee told..

Inscriptions in Chhattisgarh:                                                                                            

There are many inscriptions found in chhattisgarh on various times and these are kept in different places.
Please check the post Inscriptions in Chhattisgarh for more details.

Archaeology Map of Chhattisgarh:                                                                                               



View Monuments of Chhattisgarh in a larger map

Explore Surguja - Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh

Surguja District with its headquarter as Ambikapur is ancient place. It is said it is related with Ramayan, there has been many evidence found in various places in the district.



Attractions:                                                                                                                                                               

- Ambikapur (District headquarter)
- Mainpat, Tibet prilgrimage and Hill station.
- Tatapani, hot water reservoir
- Dipadih, Ancient temple by excavation 



- Ramgarh hills and Sita Bhengra Caves

Bhaskar link about Ramgarh and Sita Bhengra Caves

- Korwa and Pando Tribes
- Deogarh, Shiva Temple of Devtikara



- Maheshpur, ren river excavation



- Shiv Temple, Belsar-Harratola




Location:                                                                                                                                                                    
This place is located in Chhattisgarh(Check districts map)

Air: (Check Chhattisgarh Airmap)

From Raipur Airport: 350 kms by Car.
Ambikapur airport is also have started air taxi service on demand basis. This can be scheduled on http://cgairlink.com/

Train: (Check Chhattisgarh Trainmap)
Ambikapur Railway Station is connected with Katni via Anuppur, Jabalpur-Ambikapur Express is run to connect it to MP. There is Durg-Ambikapur Express to connect Surguja with other parts of Chhattisgarh.

Map:                                                                                                                                                                           


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