After the Thorapadi Hero stones visit, we proceeded to
Melchengam, Anandavadi Reserve forest. After 2-3 km from the main road stopped at the Senkeni Amman temple for the
noon meal. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian
food is prepared at the temple and served. It was nice to eat in the middle of the
forest. Had a rest for a while and started trekking to the Anandavadi Nadukal,
which is about 1.5 km from Senkeni Amman Temple. Since the forest path was very
narrow, the van could not venture into the forest.
HERO
STONE
The Hero Stone is in the middle of the reserve
forest. The hero stone is broken into three pieces and is kept with support
from the side. The hero’s head turned to the left with a typical Pallava hairstyle. The hair is tied with cloth, and
the end of the hair is shown on the back of the hero. The Hero holds a katar in the right hand and a bow
in the left hand. A half dress from hip to knee is shown, and the end of the
cloth is shown like waving in the wind. He is also wearing an ornament around his
neck. Simizhl and Kendy / toddy pot with a spout are shown on both sides of
the hero.
The 7th-century Pallava King
Parameswara Varman’s Period Tamil Vattezhuthu inscriptions are inscribed on the
top and side portions of the hero stone. The inscription speaks about a hero who belongs to Kovilur and was killed in the process of recovering the cattle. Mr.
Poongundran explained in detail about this hero stone, and also mentioned
that the Sangam period Tamil literature words used in the inscriptions are a
special one.
Chenkeni Amman temple
Saptamatrikas
Mr. Poongundran explains the details of Hero stones
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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