The Visit to this Heritage Site with Dolmen also known as Muthumakkal Thazhi was a part of Kolli Hills Heritage walk - “வல்வில் ஒரி தேச மரபு நடை...” organised by எண்திசை வரலாற்று மரபுநடை குழு, on 20th and 21st May 2023. Thanks to Mr AT Mohan to take us to these Heritage sites.
This Dolmen is identified as “Muthumakkal Thazhi” by the local people, since a Thazhi made of mud was found inside this dolmen. The mud pot in which the deceased was buried, is called as Muthumakkal Thazhi. This may be a primary burial or a Secondary burial. The Dolmen was constructed with 4 slab stones in anti-swastika formation and covered with a cap stone weighing around a ton. The east side slab has a rectangular hole, against the usual, round hole. It is believed that the spirit of the deceased will go out and come back through this hole.
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