A rock cut cave with an array of historical findings has been
discovered in the Kalipur, Umachal Area of Gauhati. The cave is in it’s interior
measuring 6.26x5.02 metres.
The cave
was discovered by some children who were playing near by the area. The
cave was covered by thick jungle. After cleaning bushes, the century old
cave came to the sight of people.
Visiting the cave site, Director of the Archaeology
Department informed TSI – “The rock inscription dated back to 400-500
AD. It is thought that the inscription of the cave was done during the
tenure of King Mahendra Varman (470 - 494 A.D) of Kamarupa Kingdom (3 - 12 A.D). Assam Archaeology Department will take
necessary action to protect this cave.
An official of State Archaeology Department said that
the cave was the temple of Balabhadra swami. According to her two pieces
of a broken stone bowl measuring 16.5 cm in diameter has been found
inside the cave. Official also informed that a floral carving measuring
76x73x16 cm has also been seen drawn on the rock surface.
The Kalipur and Umachal area of greater Gauhati was the epicenter of
Tantric Practices from very ancient time. Several historical monuments
have been discovered in this locality.
