<p>The historical ‘veeragallus’ (hero stones), were found being used to store wood, at a house in Aalagudu village, Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district.</p>.<p>The veeragallus were found at a house, near the Government Higher Primary School in the village.</p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>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.</p>
<p>The historical ‘veeragallus’ (hero stones), were found being used to store wood, at a house in Aalagudu village, Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district.</p>.<p>The veeragallus were found at a house, near the Government Higher Primary School in the village.</p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>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.</p>
