The Times of India

Class 5 girl uncovers centuries-old hero stone off Karnataka's Belagavi village temple

A young schoolgirl in Belagavi has uncovered a centuries-old hero stone, previously worshipped as a local deity. The intricately carved stone depicts a warrior defending cattle, with celestial beings guiding him to heaven. This discovery challenges existing beliefs about the stone's origin and its connection to local legends, potentially predating the era of Veera Rani Belawadi Mallamma.