Ancient Karnataka

Posted by | May 30, 2026
Pandavara Betta: Ancient Stone Memories Hidden in Kodagu

Pandavara Betta in Doddamalthe, Kodagu, is one of those hills where history quietly survives in the landscape. Rising above the coffee plantations, the hill holds ancient Dolmens and Menhirs that...

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Posted by | May 30, 2026
Ancient Marks on the Landscape of Chintamani

Konankuntlu Hill in Chintamani, Karnataka, still carries visible traces of human life from thousands of years ago. Across this landscape, dolmens, stone circles, rock shelters, and ancient rock paintings quietly...

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Posted by | May 24, 2026
The Rock Gongs of Watgal : When Children Become Keepers of History

We arrived at Watgal searching for traces of prehistory.Instead, history found us through a group of school children. They moved across the landscape with ease, pointing out forgotten forts, ancient...

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Posted by | May 24, 2026
Ancient Cupmarks Discovered Along Kumta’s Coast

In 2024, during a walk along the coast of Kumta, Dinesh Maneer noticed something unusual. Etched into the rock surface were markings that did not appear natural. At first, it...

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Posted by | May 24, 2026
Beyond the Temples: Hampi’s Hidden Prehistoric Paintings

Hidden quietly along the banks of the Tungabhadra lies something even older than the temples themselves. A couple of kilometres beyond Virupaksha, near the river’s edge, is Baramadevara Gundu —...

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Posted by | May 24, 2026
Tracing the Badami Rock Paintings: The Search Begins

Finding a rock painting is rarely straightforward. During our documentation work in Badami, we set out to record the well-known wild boar painting. But in a landscape made up entirely...

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Posted by | May 17, 2026
Decoding the Past: The Mystery of the Musical Boulder

At first glance, this might look like any other weathered boulder resting in the landscape, but ancient civilizations had an extraordinary way of turning the simplest elements of nature into...

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Posted by | May 17, 2026
Guardians of Hutridurga: The Megalithic Stone Circles of Karnataka

High up in the dramatic landscapes of Hutridurga, a silent assembly of ancient stone circles stands watch over the plains. Dating back to Karnataka's Megalithic Age, these meticulous structures were...

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Posted by | May 17, 2026
Whispers in Stone: The Ancient Petroglyphs of Sanganakallu

Hidden deep within the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Karnataka, the ancient petroglyphs of Sanganakallu whisper tales from a time long before the dawn of written history. Carved meticulously onto granite...

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Posted by | May 16, 2026
The Silent Sentinel: A 3,000-Year-Old Winter Solstice Mystery

An 18-foot stone standing quietly for nearly three millennia doesn’t require exaggeration; its presence alone is a command for silence and respect. This monumental menhir is part of a larger...

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