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Kongu Chola-era hero stones – Annur

April 22 , 2022 951 days 1175 0
  • The Archaeological enthusiasts from Tiruppur have recently discovered three hero stones.
  • They are likely from the 11th or 12th century CE, during the rule of Kongu Cholas, at Annur in the Coimbatore district.
  • The team from Virarajendran Archaeological and Historical Research Centre, led by the organization’s director S. Ravikumar, found the stones near the Manneeswarar Temple in Annur in September 2021.
  • Of the three hero stones, one is a ‘Thalaibali sirpam’.
  • The second one depicts the hero with a bow in his left hand and an arrow in his right hand.
  • The third hero stone depicts the hero attacking an opponent with a sword and he is seen holding a bow in his left hand.

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