9^th Century Chola era hero stone unearthed in TN

Chennai, Jan 16 (BPNS)

A Tamil history enthusiasts group, Thonman Varalatru Aaivu , has unearthed a rare 9^th century Chola era ‘hero’ stone in Sindhapuri village near Harur in Tamil Nadu recently.

Sources in the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) told BPNS that the students of the Dharmapuri Arts College are supporting the endeavor of the History Enthusiast group to unravel the 9^th  century Chola period stone.

The History department of the Dharmapuri Arts college have conducted a detailed study on the stone and found that it belongs to the 9^th or 10^th century era.

The history department in its study found that the stone was rare and that the socio- cultural aspects related to the stone gives a clear indication that it belongs to the Chola period and that it was carved around 9^th or 10^th century to honour a small king of the Chola dynasty.

The stone depicts the hero holding a sword in one hand and jewelry in the other hand and researchers of archeology and architecture told BPNS that this type of Chola stone was rare and that further studies would unravel the mystery of the Adhiyaman dynasty and its connection with the Chola dynasty.

S. Illantharayan, of Thonman Varalatru Aaivu told media persons that is particular hero stone has not been registered with the ASI and that they have appealed to the government of India to protect such stones n Chalakkudi Junction..