Ethno-archaeology is a method of interpreting past human behavior by studying ethnographic behavior in the present. It defines archaeological consequences by studying living human population and its ultimate end is to explain processes and behavioral patterns of the past as accurately as possible. In this paper I intend to focus on the meaningful interpretation of prehistoric paintings found in the rock shelters of Kaimur Range in southern Uttar Pradesh (India) and compare them with the painting traditions among tribal societies living in the area namely - Kol, Kharwar, Baiga, Agariya, Gond and Dhungar. By studying painting traditions of local tribal population I have tried to understand their values, customs, traditions, and social relations among the tribes, as well as, with contemporary people. Taking archaeological sources into consideration I have tried to document and explain continuity and change in painting traditions (Parampara) over a long period of time.

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