Rock Shelters of Lalghati, Bhopal
This hill is also known for the Gufa Mandir. The nomenclature of these rock shelters are from LAG-1 to LAG 14. Many of the rock shelters have been destroyed by human use. Rock shelter no-2,4,9,10,11,12 &14 have paintings depicting scenes like animals, hunting, dancing etc. The rock shelter no 9 has a beautiful painting made in white, red and ochure colour.
Group of Rock Shelter, Firangi
3.5 km to the west of the Ganesh hills, lies the Firangi Group of Rock Shelters, which is spread over 9 Sq.km in the Vindhaya ranges. It is said that the Britishers had set up transmission stations at these high altitude places to send and receive telegraphic messages. Hence the place came to be known as Firangi, ie, Britishers. A large number of stone age tools have been found here, giving a hint that in those times this place was a spot of much activity. The group has been divided in to number of sub-groups.
Group of Rock Shelters, Gondramau
On the Bhopal Narsnghgarh Highway, 11 kms away from Bhopal lies Gonramau village. The Gondipura hills lay to the south-east of the village which has 5 rock shelters which have been enumerated as GM-1 to GM -5. Although due to mining work the rock shaletrs have been damaged much, the paintings in the Rock Shelter No-2 are clearly visible. The red and ochure colour paintings here depict wildlife which includes a snake as well.
Group of Rock Shelters, Dharampuri
This group is located in the hills opposite to Shayamla Hills (Jawahr Chowk- Bhadbhada Road).Five of the rock shelters is painted which have been enumerated as DP-1 to DP-5. Painted in red, ochure and white colours, they depict the wild animals and the activities of human life. One of the rock shelters three men attacking a wild buffalo, while another one show a scene of group dancing. Rock Shelter DP-2, 4 and 5 have written in Shankh. script Rock Shelter no- 5 appears to be Buddhist Vihar belonging to Gupta period.