Madhya Pradesh Archaeological Department has found a rare one-km-long cave in Raisen district similar to the famous world heritage site Bhimbetka, which is home to the rare rock paintings.
The one-km-long cave has been identified as "Mrigendranath Cave" near Patni village in Raisen district and Neely 80 km away from Bhimbetka, an official release said here today.
The Minister for Culture and Public Relations along with Secretary Culture Manoj Shrivastava and Commissioner Archaeology, JL Malpani visited the spot by walking for nearly three km from Patni village to reach Mrigendranath cave.
The cave's entry is so narrow that only one person at a time can enter it by virtually crawling, but once inside it is a huge and long cave having images of various gods, it said.
On entering inside one encounters the image of Lord Bajrangbali (Hanuman) and feet of Lord Shiva carved neatly carved on a stone, the release said.
There are different kinds of natural stone resembling Gajanan, crocodile, frog, Govardhan and Siddha Baba it said.
The experts also found Gupta Godavari cave, Vindhyachal cave figures of Gajanan and fish, seven Yagna Kunds and Dhunis inside it, the release said.
The government is planning to develop the spot as a major tourist attraction by launching preservation and beautification drive.
Source: Zeenews
