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Museum Entrance 1. On 15th March 2026, I had the opportunity to adjudicate a moot court at Hidayatullah National Law University. I decided to explore the now-famous Chhattisgarh Tribal Freedom Museum. I reached the museum at 9:55 AM, as it was scheduled to open at 10:00 AM. However, the first ticket of the day was issued to me only at 10:15 AM. I must admit, I was slightly disappointed that the museum did not open at the stipulated time. That said, I understand that the caretakers may have needed additional time to ensure that all 13 pavilions were properly cleaned and staffed before allowing visitors inside. Still, when a museum announces an opening time, one expects operations to begin promptly, especially when visitors are already waiting. That minor delay, however, was my only complaint. The rest of the experience was overwhelmingly positive. 2. About Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh is a fascinating state, carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 2000, becoming the 26th st...

A Visit to Kutumsar Caves, Jagdalpur District, Chhattisgarh State Recently, I attended the convocation of Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. I was accompanied by my friend of 35 years and law professor, Vijay Kumar. We went there essentially to see the National Tribal Museum located at Jagdalpur. As luck would have it, the museum was closed, so we looked for alternative places of interest. Thanks to Google, we found the Kutumsar Caves. The name signifies the nearby village close to the cave. The original name is Gopansar Cave. “Gopan,” in the local language, means  “hidden.”  This is a limestone cave formed in the Kanger Limestone belt, situated on the banks of the River Kanger, a tributary of the Kolhab River. The entrance to the tunnel itself is a challenging experience.   Figure 1  Cave entrance   Once you crawl for about six feet, you enter the main tunnel. The main tunnel of the cave is nearly 200 meters long, with several lateral and d...