Feb 9, 2015
Typical hero-stone found in Kollur
A “Veeragallu” or hero-stone has been found at Kollur in Udupi district. It is a medieval hero stone dating back to either the 13th Century or 14th Century.
In a press release issued here on Monday, T. Murugeshi, Associate Professor in Ancient History and Archaeology, MSRS College, Shirva, said that the typical hero-stone was discovered at Kollur, a famous pilgrim centre of Shakti worship, by Muralidhar Hegde, junior engineer of Sri Mookambika Temple, who brought it to his notice.
The discovery is significant for the cultural history and antiquity of Kollur. Erecting memorial stones in honor of deceased ones was an ancient practice in the country. Read more.