After Thorapadi Hero stones visit, we proceeded to
Melchengam, Anandavadi Reserve forest.
After 2-3 Km from the main road stopped at Senkeni Amman Temple for the
noon meal. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian
food 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 forest path was very
narrow, van could not venture in the forest.
HERO
STONE
The Hero stone is in the middle of the reserve
forest. The hero stone is broken in to three pieces and are kept with a support
from the side. The hero’s head turned towards left with a typical Pallava hair style. 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 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 in his
neck. Simizhl and Kendy / toddy pot with spout are shown on the both side 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 hero
belongs to Kovilur and was killed in the process of recovering the cattle. Mr
Poongundran explained in detail about this hero stone and also he mentioned
that the Sangam period Tamil literature words are used in the inscriptions is a
special one.
Chenkeni Amman temple
Saptamatrikas
Mr Poongundran explains the details of Hero stones
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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