Pandavula Gutta & Ramgarh Crater Geoheritage Sites

20 Mar 2024

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Pandavula Gutta was recently officially recognised as Telangana’s sole geo-heritage site.

  • Recently, the Rajasthan Government also designated Ramgarh Crater at Baran District as a Geoheritage site.

Pandavula Gutta

About Pandavula Gutta

  • It is a geological marvel older than the Himalayan hills.
  • Location: Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana.
  • Discovery: First discovered in  1990.
  • Features: 
    • Prehistoric Habitation: It exhibits many sites from mesolithic to medieval periods.
    • Rock Art: Prehistoric man’s rock art was identified on walls and ceilings of caves, rock shelters and isolated boulders.
      • Depictions of Wildlife: The rock art paintings depict wildlife like Bison, Antelope, Tiger, Leopard etc.
      • Unique Blend of Natural Colors: impressions in green, red, yellow and white pigment colors.
      • Geometrical Shapes & Design: Swastika Symbols, circles and squares, weapons depicted such as bows, arrows, swords and lancer etc, are present in these paintings.
  • Major Attraction: Paleolithic Rock Art Paintings, Eduru Pandavula Guhalu, Rock Climbing, Rappelling and Hiking.

About Ramgarh Crater

  • It is a terrestrial Meteorite Impact Crater
  • Pandavula GuttaLocation: Ramgarh Village, Mangrol Tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan 
  • Discovery: first discovered by the Geological Survey of India in 1869.
  • Formation: It was formed around 165 million years ago due to Meteor impact.
  • Features: 

    • Circular Depression: It forms a circular depression surrounded by hills and forests
    • Source of Essential Ecosystem Services & Heritage: It provides essential ecosystem services to preserve the ecological balance, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the region.
  • Major Attraction: 

    • Bhand Devra Temple, influenced by Chandela dynasty and their temples at Khajuraho, is an example of such interchange.
    • Ramgarh Conservation Reserve (recognised under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972). 
    • Pushkar Talab complex (wetland, recognised under wetland conservation & Management Rules, 2017) located inside the crater, is a saline and alkaline water source.
  • Other Important Recognized Meteorite Craters in India: Lonar in Maharashtra & Dhala in Madhya Pradesh.

Geological Survey of India (GSI)

  • It is a geo-scientific organization of international repute engaged in mineral resource assessment, exploration of mineral, energy and water resources for the country and updation of national geo-scientific information. 
  • Founded in 1851
  • Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Mines
  • Headquarters: Kolkata ( WB)
  • Recently GSI celebrated its 174th Year of foundation Day on March 4,2024

What Are Geoheritage Sites?

About Geoheritage Sites:

  • Geoheritage sites are sites of rare and unique geological and geomorphological significance having geomorphological, mineralogical, petrological, paleontological, and stratigraphic significance, including caves, natural rock sculptures of national and international interest. 
  • Recognized by: Geological Survey of India (GSI) recognizes, declares, and maintains its heritage sites. 
  • Features: 
    • Scientific-Educational Value: Geological Features and unique Fossils that are crucial for research.
    • Cultural & Aesthetic Value: Visuals on geological features depict cultural & aesthetic importance.
  • Recognized Geo-heritage Site: 
    • Till GSI recognizes more than 90 sites.
    • Out of these, 34 are geo-heritage sites/national geological monuments declared for protection and maintenance after Pandavula Gutta & Ramgarh Crater.
    • Some prominent geo-heritage sites are Mamluh caves in Meghalaya and Barbara Caves in Bihar.
Also Read: UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India

 

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