Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Sudha Murty Visits Bihar’s Barabar Caves, Seeks UNESCO Status
Sudha Murty visited the very old Barabar Caves in Bihar.
The caves were cut into rock many years ago.
She admired their smooth, shiny walls and unusual echoes.
She said these features showed advanced skills and ideas in ancient India.
Murty also praised the caves’ art and history.
She asked for the caves to receive UNESCO World Heritage status.
This could help more people around the world learn about the site.
Officials from the Jehanabad district administration accompanied her during the visit.
Sudha Murty visited the ancient Barabar Caves in Bihar’s Jehanabad district on Sunday.
The Rajya Sabha MP praised the caves’ construction, artistry and historical importance.
She highlighted the mirror-like wall polish and distinctive echoes inside the caves.
Murty described the site as evidence of ancient India’s engineering and scientific thinking.
She appealed for the caves to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
- Who
- Sudha Murty, an author, philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP, visited the site with Jehanabad district officials.
- What
- She visited the Barabar Caves and advocated their inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
- When
- Sunday; Murty had arrived in Patna on Saturday.
- Where
- The Barabar Caves in Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.
- Why
- She said UNESCO recognition could give the ancient caves greater global recognition.
- Visitor
- Sudha Murty
- Site
- Barabar Caves
- Location
- Jehanabad district, Bihar
- Noted features
- Mirror-like polished walls, distinctive sounds and echo effects
- Historical assessment
- The caves were described as examples of ancient engineering, scientific thinking and craftsmanship.
- Request
- Inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list
- Accompanied by
- The sub-divisional public grievance redressal officer and district art and culture officer