Deepak Anand, a young explorer, has claimed that he has discovered cave arts belonging to prehistoric times in the Rajgir hills of Bihar that are famous for their Buddhist heritage. He has also requested the Archaelogical Survey of India (ASI) to validate his claim.

He also added that "There is no doubt that the art is pre-historic. The location from where the art has been discovered was unexplored till date. The cave, its location, colour, rock structure and pattern clearly show that the art is pre-historic. Also, the art was made by rubbing hematite (iron oxide) on rock by men living in the areas that substantiates it to be prehistoric”. 

 "Prehistoric cave art has been found at several places across the world but discovery of a pre-historic cave art at Rajgir was different from others. It is a unique one”, said Anand. 

 Anand found the series of caves on June 19, 2009 in the Rajgir hills, which is located at a distance of 100 km from Patna, during his exploration of the site. 

 "After we found it, now what we want that world's best archaeologists, who are experts on this Paleolithic art, should visit the site," Anand said.

He said Rajgir hills are waiting for explorers and archaeologists from around the world.

"Possibilities of more discoveries are good in the Rajgir hills. We strongly feel that many more discoveries will be made here which world does not know about," he said.

Anand is currently working in a documentation project titled Mapping of Nalanda.