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HERO STONES (VIRGAL) IN EKSAR VILLAGE, BORIVALI WEST, MUMBAI.

Where are they located? In the rapidly urbanizing village of Eksar, they are located in the compound of the posh Club Aquaria building. You can find them on the map here. 

A hero stone (Viragal in Marathi) is a memorial commemorating the honorable death of a hero in battle. Erected between the 3rd 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.Usually they are in the form of a stone monument and may have an inscription at the bottom with a narrative of the battle. (courtesy: Wikipedia).

One of the lowermost panels of these 4 hero stones, depicts a naval battle fought in 12th century CE by the Shilhara dynasty!

You can also check the full article on Eksar Hero Stones that appeared in Hindustan Times.