Yashodhar Mathpal

Yashodhar Mathpal (born 1939) is an Indian archaeologist, painter, curator, Gandhian and Rock art conservationist. He is most known for his study of cave art, especially in Bhimbetka rock shelters, Barechhina (Uttarakhand) and Kerala. He founded the Folk Culture Museum (''Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya'') in Bhimtal, Nainital district, in 1983.

He was awarded the Padma Shri, fourth-highest civilian honour by Government of India in 2006. Provided by Wikipedia