Day: March 20, 2025

History

Virakal or Hero Stone The Monuments of Valor And Sacrifice Explained. UPSC

March 20, 2025
Ancient Indian History

Herostone or Virakal are memorial stones erected to recognise and worship the valour of a person or a group of persons. Hundreds of inscribed and uninscribed hero stones are found in different parts of southern India. The highest number of hero stones or memorial stones are found in Karnataka. In Tolkappium and Manimekhalai, there are references to stone chambers for dead persons.