On my way to Jageshwar Temple, at a curve I came across a board and behind it a big Rocky Mountain that pulled me to inspect it. Upon reading I was surprised to learn they were a Prehistoric Rock Shelter that had paintings and shapes of men and animals drawn by men of different period.
It was an amazing and compelling short visit that took me by surprise. I filmed and posted it on Road To Nara YouTube channel this week. It’s my second video and slowly I shall find my rhythm to post more frequently there. Also there is a ‘caption option’ as I am creating these videos in Hindi(majorly) + English = ‘Hinglish’ as we call it, for anyone who is living anywhere outside Indian Subcontinent.
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Sharing these historical and cultural gems is a fantastic way to connect with people. It’s inspiring to see you’re finding your rhythm with your channel and creating content in “Hinglish” to reach a wider audience. That’s a thoughtful touch.
Thank you for the invitation to your channel, Road to Nara. I hope your channel grows and that you continue to have many more amazing journeys to share.😇🌷
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I am only trying Aparna and some little where I am finding it little more satisfying, something fresh to smell to, to see afterwards, more so after been consistently writing here for over 5 years now. I seem to be coming close to getting regular. Even though I am blabbering as of now because a lot is yet to be seen.
Thank you for your thoughtful words, some details that you see might help me. Also what might greatly uplift me will be your coming on to the channel, of course if you haven’t subscribed yet! 🙂
And pleasure to have your comments here.
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Sure shall subscribe 😇
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Narayan, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about these Indian cave paintings. I find it interesting that they portray groups of people holding hands. Most other cave paintings that I have seen portray animals and handprints. Those paintings of groups of people holding hands speak to me about people cooperating for the good of all.
All the best on your new ventures.💕
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Cheryl, thank you for your comments. It was such an amazing surprise to me too and if you had seen the video, you might have guessed the joy i was experiencing moving around there.
After researching a bit I learnt that people holding hands together was actually a dance form that is still in practice here. It is absolutely thrilling to realise how it has been carried all this while and still exists.
Thank you again, and I hope you subscribed 🙂
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Thank you for your reply. I did enjoy the video. I think I subscribed. If not, I will next time. 😊
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How wonderful to see something so ancient. Thank you for your video. I am going there to subscribe!
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Yeti Smith! Are you? Thank you for joining in co-traveller, you must know it means a lot. Thank you ❤️
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So beautiful! I had no idea they existed.
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Valerie, thank you for your comments. They are quite in abundance all throughout India, not just in the Himalayas and I shall see how am I gonna see them one by one. Thank you again for your words, Valarie.
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There is a painting under a rock ledge, low to the ground, near where I live that also shows people holding hands. It’s also in that red ochre, but well hidden so people don’t find it. I happened to be writing an article on the canyon where those paintings are — and others — and the archeologist I was with showed me. Thank you for this!
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And only later i came to know Martha that people holding hands together was a dance that still is in practice in the Himalayas here. The dance form has a name and its really hair raising to feel this time gap and how it is still carrying.
My pleasure to read your different yet similar experience, dear Martha. Thank you for writing.
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I think it is a universal dance, Nara.
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Wow! Great imagery!
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Thank you, Lex.
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Thank you, Narayan, for the introduction to the wonderful Lakhudiyar Cave Shelter and the extraordinary Paintings. I watched the video three times now, and I am completely mesmerized by the uniqueness and beauty of the paintings, but also by the excellent way you have recorded all the essential details of this deeply atmospheric and sacred place. To be able to touch the ancient stones and to see close up the human figures must be moving beyond words. Showing the trees almost reaching the sky, some on the top of the mount, the rocks, the narrow passageways add greatly to the experience of seemingly being there. I am very happy that the place is a protected monument, as it is an unbreakable link with India’s earliest civilization in the world. I am sure that you will show the video to the children in your school, as it would be a valuable lesson for them to remember and tell others about.
Joanna
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Shouting out loud at the top of my voice from the roof of my Apartment, to dearest Joanna, thank you.
Thank you for your immensely valuable words and that you visited the channel. I am not sure If captions came in handy or you just heard it simply however it was, but it means a lot and that you wrote.
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This is truly an extraordinary place that had me spellbound, Narayan! You are lucky to be able to be there and touch those walls with your hands! I understood everything from your English observations and a bit from the official writing on the notice boards. Thank you again, and as always, you are more than welcome!
Joanna
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Thank you for sharing your part of the world.
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Pleasure, and apologies for taking this long a time to write.
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That’s quite alright. Time flies.
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How fascinating. Thank you for sharing your experience.
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Thank you for writing. It was a fascinating time.
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I watched this excellent video again, Narayan, and I have to add that your obvious delight and excitement at being at this uniquely special place makes me almost exclaim, too: “Look at this!” I did look and loved the time-worn steps leading up to the ancient passages, as well as the stunning views over the valley below.
Thank you again, Narayan, for the unforgettable experience!
Joanna
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Thank you dearest Joanna, for watching, taking interest in this channel even when you might not understand the language completely. Your presence and your views here again have lifted me as they always have. Thank you dearest.
I apologise for taking time to write.
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No need to apologise, as I know how busy you are with family, school, and your studies, among other things.
May I take this opportunity, dearest Narayan, to wish you many returns filled with blessings of health, prosperity, and fulfillment of all your goals on the occasion of your birthday tomorrow!
Joanna
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