Information board at Telangana’s sole geo-heritage site inaugurated; presence of rock paintings, structural significance mentioned

A geo-heritage information panel board highlighting the geological importance and structural significance of the Pandavula Gutta rock formations, including their age and the presence of ancient rock paintings, was set up at the State’s sole geo-heritage site in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district.

The initiative, taken by the scientists of Geological Survey of India (GSI), Telangana, would allow the visitors to gain insights into the geo-heritage site and explore the geological marvel.

The information panel board was inaugurated by Manju S, Director, GSI, Telangana, at Pandavula Gutta Geo-heritage site on Friday (June 27, 2025). She was accompanied by senior scientists Ramesh Samala, Ramesh Gunda, Tushar Chandra Patel and Ashok Kumar Kalabathula, a press release said.

The site’s geological importance lies in its unique rock formations including caves and rock shelters and the insights they provide into India’s geological past. Pandavula Gutta consists of coarse-grained sandstone of the Jakaram Formation of the Mulugu Group of rocks of Pakhal Supergroup and boasts a rich history, including Paleolithic cave paintings and habitation sites from the Mesolithic to medieval periods. These rock paintings consist of of large sized animal figures viz. bison, antelope, and leopards.

Besides these rock paintings, inscriptions of the Rashtrakuta period and fresco paintings of late medieval period have also been reported from these hillocks. Pandavula Gutta is a must-visit geo-tourism site endowed with natural beauty and ancient rock paintings.