Researchers rejoice on finding ‘lotus’ carving on cave wall

 

 

A team of researchers at Amravati is excited after its discovery of a seven-petalled lotus, carved separately on the stone wall of the cave near Ambadevi temple. While the caves were discovered in 2007, a team of seven enthusiastic researchers led by Dr Vijay Ingole, have been studying them for a long time now. There efforts finally bloomed with the interesting discovery. The Paleolithic caves dating back to around 35,000 years were discovered for the first time in 2007 in the Satpura mountain range in Morshi tehsil, just 75 kms from Amravati. The caves opened up mysteries of pre-historic period in the form of carving on their walls. The six-member team led by prominent researcher Dr Vijay Ingole have been studying the caves from a long time. Recently, they found a lotus carving on the wall of the cave near Goddess Ambadevi temple. The flower has seven petals, four on top and three in the second row.

 

Its approximate age of the carving is estimated to be from the Vedic period around 4000 BC. The remarkable style of engraving, its association with symbols of femininity and creation establish it as an important artifact, feel the researchers. Extensive investigation and analysis will be important to understand the cultural and historical context surrounding the discovery. Experts in archaeology, linguistics and cultural studies will be instrumental in unraveling the meaning and significance of this representation. Meanwhile, a seven-petalled lotus is also known as ‘Saptapadi Kamal’ or ‘Seven-footed Lotus’ which and is important in Hinduism. The base of each petal is Aadhar Chakra, Swadhishthana Chakra, Manipura Chakra, Anahata Chakra, Visuddha Chakra, Ajna Chakra that represents earth, water, fire, air, sky, consciousness and samadhi.