Jogimara and Sitabenga caves, Chhattisgarh
Jogimara and Sitabenga caves, Chhattisgarh, Rock-cut caves in Ramgarh Hills, India
The Jogimara and Sitabenga caves feature natural and carved spaces with stone benches arranged inside a 46 by 24 feet chamber.
Dating from the 3rd to 2nd century BCE, these caves contain ancient Brahmi script inscriptions in the Magadhi language on their walls.
The interior walls display early Asian frescoes and inscriptions that indicate interactions between a female dancer and a male sculptor-painter.
Located 45 kilometers from Ambikapur, visitors reach the caves by following a marked trail near the Ram Janaki temple through Ramgarh Hills.
The Sitabenga cave contains carved designs and cut-outs that suggest its function as one of the earliest performance theaters in Asia.
Location: Surguja district
Architectural style: rock-cut architecture
Part of: Ramgarh Hill
GPS coordinates: 22.89829,82.92926
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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