Sangama dynasty ‘Veeragallu’ found at Urmalakatta, Karkala
Team Udayavani, Dec 15, 2018, 11:24 AM IST
Brahmavar: A Sangama dynasty ‘Veeragallu’ (hero stone) dating o the 14th-15th CE has been discovered at Urmalakatta at Kervase in Udupi district.
The hero stone was located by Brahmavar Crossland College History and Archeology Department Lecturer Shruthesh Acharya Moodubelle and Archives Research Centre Researcher Subhash Nayak Bantakallu.
The Veeragallu which is a granite stone has inscriptions in Kannada and also carvings of warfare. The carvings include soldiers getting ready for war, soldiers in combat and dead soldiers being taken to heaven by ‘Apsaras’ (nymphs).
On the top portion of the Veeragallu, there is a carving of Lord Vishnu, a soldier with a sword and Garuda (vehicle mount of Lord Vishnu). There are also carvings of women offering ’Arathi.’
The Veeragallu must have been erected by a man in memory of the heroic deed of his elder brother, inform experts.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Cong’s D K Suresh, only incumbent MP from Karnataka, files nomination from Bangalore Rural
Baikampady: Massive fire breaks out in seafood factory
NIA detains two more suspects linked to Rameshwaram Cafe blast
Some Lingayat seers ask BJP to change its Dharwad LS candidate Pralhad Joshi
Koojimale under scrutiny following Naxal suspicions
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Cong likely to hold meet on March 31 to finalise remaining LS poll candidates
ED questions AAP’s Goa unit chief, three others in money laundering case
K’taka govt writes to Union Health Minister urging urgent supply of anti-TB drugs to State
Priyanka Gandhi questions govt under Cong’s media campaign for LS polls
Delhi under constitutional crisis, Kejriwal should quit if he has scant regard for people: BJP