Telangana’s People Driven Conservation Effort

8 Aug 2025

Telangana’s People Driven Conservation Effort

Kotha Telangana Charithra Brundam (KTCB), a citizen-led movement in Telangana is uncovering ancient rock art, inscriptions, and forgotten histories through grassroots exploration and documentation.

About Kotha Telangana Charithra Brundam (KTCB)

People Driven Conservation Effort

  • Origin: KTCB was founded informally by retired Telugu teacher Sriramoju Hargopal after decades of personal historical exploration.
  • Working : Works with the Rock Art Society of India (RASI), numismatists, archaeologists, historians, and local communities to document and protect heritage.
  • Nature of Sites Explored
    • Prehistoric rock art sites dating back up to 10,000 years.
    • Ancient temples, sculptures, inscriptions, and Buddhist stupas.
    • Sites spanning multiple historical periods from  Neolithic, Satavahana, Buddhist, and Jain eras.

Key Archaeological Finds in Telangana

Find Period Location Features Cultural Significance
26-ft Menhir Megalithic Period (c. 1000–300 BCE) Appaji Peta, Nalgonda Tall prehistoric stone monument Possible megalithic burial marker, reflects early ritual practices
Buddhist Stupa  6th century BCE Appaji Peta, Nalgonda Circular stone structure Evidence of early Buddhist influence in Telangana
Jain Muni Sculpture 6th century CE Aggalayya Gutta, Hanamkonda Detailed stone carving Highlights spread of Jainism in Deccan region
Rock Art Prehistoric (c. 8000–3000 BCE) Mallanna Gutta, Warangal Prehistoric engravings and paintings Insights into beliefs and daily life of primitive communities
Terracotta Pots & Neolithic Beads Satavahana Period (c. 1st century BCE–3rd century CE) Nanganoor, Siddipet Pottery and stone beads Linked to Satavahana period trade and domestic life
Fossil Geological Prehistoric Age Kerameri Preserved organic remains Geological and environmental history of the region
Ardhanareeshwara Sculpture Medieval Period (c. 8th–12th century CE) Devunigutta, Kothuru Depiction of Shiva-Parvati unity Shaivite cultural and religious symbolism
Ancient Inscriptions Varies (Early Medieval to Medieval Period) China Kandukur Stone-carved texts Record of rulers, land grants, and local governance

Conclusion

KTCB’s work is fostering community pride in Telangana’s heritage, promoting in situ preservation of artefacts, and leveraging social media for awareness against threats like vandalism and unregulated urban expansion.

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