What did the 11-year-old schoolgirl discover in Belagavi?

The schoolgirl discovered a centuries-old hero stone that villagers had been worshipping as a local deity.

What is depicted on the hero stone?

The hero stone features carvings of a warrior fighting, celestial beings escorting a fallen hero, and the hero's ascent to heaven.

Could the hero stone predate Belawadi Mallamma?

Some historians suggest the stone's style might indicate it dates back to the 12th or 13th century, potentially before the time of Belawadi Mallamma.

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Schoolgirl Uncovers Ancient Hero Stone

10 Mar

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Summary

An 11-year-old girl discovered a hero stone worshipped as a deity.
The stone depicts a warrior fighting, celestial escort, and ascent to heaven.
Experts believe the stone may predate the legendary warrior queen Mallamma.

A remarkable discovery has been made in Mallammana Belawadi village, Belagavi, where an 11-year-old student, Lakshmi Prakash Humbi, identified a centuries-old hero stone.

Villagers had long worshipped this stone, located near the Hanuman temple, as an idol of Shani. Lakshmi's attention to its intricate carvings, depicting a warrior protecting cattle, his celestial escort, and eventual ascent to heaven, led to the realisation of its true historical nature.