Researchers decodes two hero stones in Dharmapuri

Researchers decodes two hero stones in Dharmapuri left The hero stone from Sottandahalli in Dharmapuri https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ciac4h/article71617068.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10213_23_10_2026_20_3_21_1_KA24HEROSTONEINDHARMAPURI.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Krishnagiri Tamilnadu 23.101.2026 KA24 Hero stone in Dharmapuri.jpg ( Story picture) Hero stone in Sottandahalli in Dharmapuri. 23 October 2026. Photo: Special arrangement/The Hindu DHARMAPURI Two hero stones, dating to sixth century CE and 13th century CE, found in Dharmapuri have now been documented by the researchers of Coimbatore-based Yaakkai Trust. The hero stones and a stone inscription were documented during field surveys in Harur and Palacode by a three-member team of researchers from the trust. Sixth-century Pallava Inscription The first hero stone is a 6th century Pallava inscription, which was documented in Malluthu village in Harur taluk. The memorial stone was first identified by Dr. A. Chandran earlier this year, according to the trust. The inscription, written in Vatteluttu script, mentions the name of the Pallava king Simhavishnu.