Unakoti: The Lost Hill of Faces - Myth, Art, and Time
Unakoti: The Lost Hill of Faces - Myth, Art, and Time Unakoti, the "Mountain of Faces" in Tripura, India, is a mesmerizing rock-cut sculpture site, featuring millions of bas-relief carvings from the 8th–12th centuries CE. Nestled in the Jampui Hills, its colossal Shiva heads and Hindu deities evoke awe, tied to the myth of sculptor Kallu Kumhar’s cursed ambition. Likely crafted under Pala Empire or Tripuri patronage, Unakoti faded into obscurity due to isolation and overgrowth before British rediscovery in the 19th century. Comparable sites like Chabimura and Pilak reveal a regional rock-cut tradition, staggered over centuries, blending Shaivism, art, and mystery. A Hidden Marvel in the Hills Deep in the misty Jampui Hills of northern Tripura, where dense forests whisper ancient secrets, lies Unakoti, a site so surreal it feels like the gods themselves carved their likenesses into the sandstone cliffs. Known as the "Lost Hill of Faces," Unakoti boasts...