Sunday, 14 May 2023

Hero Stone / Ellai Sami / Pottu Sami /வீரக்கல் / எல்லை சாமி / பொட்டு சாமி, of Thiruvalangadu, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu.

The Visit to this Hero Stones at Thiruvalangadu was a part of  Tiruvallur Heritage walk organised by Celebrate Kanchi, under the leadership of Mr Vels Kumaran, on 22nd & 23rd April 2023.


ELLAI SAMI / HERO STONE
There are two hero stones found at the Junction of bus stop. Of which one is worshipped as Ellai Kaval Theivam of Thiruvalangadu. The hero is in standing posture, holding a sword with both hands. The sword is shown on the back side. A half dress is shown below his hip.  


POTTU SAMI
The other Hero stone is on the other side of the road with lot of kumkum thilaks. This is worshipped as Pottu sami, one of the kaval theivam of Thiruvalangadu. Only head is Visible. This may not be a hero stone, since a greeda makudam is shown on the head. This may be a female deity.


LOCATION OF THE HERO STONES       : CLICK HERE
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

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