Recently, a Pallava era hero stone of 7th century was discovered by a group of archaeology enthusiasts in Kookudapatty village near Harur in Tamil Nadu.
It is the third in the line of hero stones discovered in the same location and bearing the name of Eachuvara Varaman, a Pallava ruler.
The hero stone is engraved with Tamil Brahmi script that speaks of the death of a lieutenant of one Vanaathiarasar, during a conflict and his death in the conflict.
While all the three hero stones were attributed to the rule of Eachuvara Varman, the names in the hero stones is supposed to have been that of the local chiefs, who directly led the people.
About Hero Stone
Hero Stone is a memorial commemorating the honorable death of a hero in battle.
Erected between the 6th century BC and the 18th century AD, hero stones are found all over India.
They often carry inscriptions displaying a variety of adornments, including bas relief panels, frieze, and figures on carved stone.
