The historical ‘veeragallus’ (hero stones), were found being used to store wood, at a house in Aalagudu village, Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district.
The veeragallus were found at a house, near the Government Higher Primary School in the village.
Unaware of its importance, the stones have been laid into a small structure to store wood. There are five such hero stones at the place.
Small carvings are found on the stones, which depicts a scene of soldiers getting ready for a battle, another stone depicts ‘gandharvas’ welcoming the soldiers, who have died a heroic death to the heaven.
Another stone depicts Kailash’ the abode of Lord Shiva, with Nandi, Chandra and Surya. While two stones have been smeared with turmeric and vermillion, others have been left abandoned.