EZHUTUPURA

Herbert Daniel Gebauer - 06/01/2018

The east-facing rock shelter Ezhuthupura (note 1) or Ezhutu Guha (note 2) lies somewhere near Marayur (note 3), contains rock art (note 4). SITUATION: In a dramatic location … in the Koodakavu Sandalwood Reserve Forest at Marayoor in the Marayoor Panchayat of the Devikolam Development Block in Idukki District, at an elevation of 1000 meters above mean sea level (edakkal.com accessed 2004.01.05). Driving north from Munnar, we arrived at Mayavoor [Marayur], the last natural sandalwood forest left in this region. “The prehistoric rock shelters on the hill can only be accessed by trekking,” explained a forest ranger. He found two Tamil speaking tribal men to guide us to the shelters. … As we approached the shelters, the trek became treacherous, and our guides were careful to check the trails before letting us tread, and finally we came to the rock face with faded paintings … (indiaprofile.com/wildlife/kerala-wildlife.htm accessed 2004.11.01). CULTURAL HISTORY -- rock art: Ezhutu Guha … abut 90 painted motifs. The most important rock art site in Kerala, receives a large number of visitors and has been extensively vandalised during the 20 years or so since it was brought to wide public attention (edakkal.com/html/sitesofRockcarvings.htm accessed 2004.01.05).ut 90 painted motifs. The most important rock art site in Kerala, receives a large number of visitors and has been extensively vandalised during the 20 years or so since it was brought to wide public attention (edakkal.com/html/sitesofRockcarvings.htm accessed 2004.01.05).