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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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Ramgarh, Surguja District, Chhattisgarh: Sita Bhengra Caves, Sita kund, Kalidas Meghdutam

Ramgarh hills are located 50 kms from Ambikapur, headquarter of Surguja District.
This is very famous for historical significance.

There are oldest temples and caves, which are of historical significance. Books like Meghdutam by Kalidas and many inscriptions are written here. Ramayan Evidence are also found in Ramgarh Hills, it is also called Ramgiri.

Attractions:                                                                                                                                                               

Sita Bhengra Caves

It is said that These caves were used by Sri Ram and Sita during their exile and visit to Ramgarh. The name Ram-garh is also derived from Sri Ram himself. They stayed here for some time.



Sita Kund:

During their stay in Ramgarh hills, they had created ponds. It is very famous till now, it is named after Sita.




Ramgarh Caves Inscriptions:

Ramgarh hills caves inscriptions are very old about 2nd Century B. C


Kalidas NatyaShala and Meghdut:

It is said that the jogimara cave was used to tell musical stories.
Below is scripts found in cave is written in Brahmi Lipi.

'शुतनुक नम।' 
'देवदार्शक्यि।' 
'शुतनुक नम देवदार्शक्यि।' 
'तंकमयिथ वलन शेये।' 
'देवदिने नम। लुपदखे।' 

Meaning: 
Sutnuka is a goddess dancer. Devotee of Varun, Handsome Devdin Daksha has loved Sutnuka.
सुतनुका नाम की देवदासी (के विषय में), सुतनुका नाम की देवदासी को प्रेमासक्त किया। वरुण के उपासक (बनारस निवासी) श्रेष्ठि देवदीन नाम के रुपदक्ष ने। 

Jogimara Cave heroine is Sutnuka. This is oldest caves of this type.

Ramgarh Mahotsav:

Ramgarh Mahotsav is celebrated every year in month of June.


Location:                                                                                                                                                                    
This place is located in Surguja District of Chhattisgarh(Check CG districts map)

Air: (Check Chhattisgarh Airmap)

From Raipur Airport: by Car.
50 km from Ambikapur.

Train: (Check Chhattisgarh Trainmap)

Nearest Station is Ambikapur Station.

Map:                                                                                                                                                                           



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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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