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17th-Century Nandi-Bearing Stone Monument Discovered on Hyderabad Road
A group of history enthusiasts found an old stone monument in Hyderabad.
It was discovered on a road in Old Malakpet.
The main stone shows a warrior and his wife.
A Nandi, a sacred bull associated with Shaivism, sits on top.
Another stone nearby has two Nandi carvings.
Researchers believe the stones marked a grave.
They estimate that the monument is from the 17th century.
There is no temple at the site today, and apartments stand on both sides of the road.
Research enthusiasts found a Nandi-bearing stone monument at Old Malakpet in Hyderabad.
The pillar depicts a warrior holding a sword and his wife’s hand, and is topped by a Nandi sculpture.
A nearby stone slab contains carvings of two Nandis.
Historian Sriramoju Haragopal said the pedestal marked a grave associated with Shaiva burial practices.
The Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam dated the monument and grave markers to the 17th century based on their sculptural style.
- Who
- Members of the Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam, including Karthik Vatsavayi and Sriramoju Haragopal, examined the monument.
- What
- A Nandi-bearing pillar and related grave-marker stones were identified as a possible 17th-century monument.
- Where
- On the road in front of Zahida Residency in Old Malakpet, Hyderabad.
- When
- The monument was dated to the 17th century; the discovery was made after Karthik Vatsavayi noticed it while passing by.
- Why
- Researchers said the Nandi carvings indicated a grave associated with Shaiva burial practices.
Key facts
- Estimated period
- 17th century
- Location
- Old Malakpet, Hyderabad
- Main carving
- A warrior with a sword holding his wife’s hand
- Top sculpture
- A Nandi sculpture
- Nearby slab
- A stone slab carved with two Nandis
- Historical interpretation
- The pedestal marked a grave
- Discovering group
- Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam
Quotes
Karthik Vatsavayi
Software engineer and member of the Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam who noticed the monument.
“A team later reached the spot and found out that it is a 17th century monument. This site is empty and there is no temple. Both sides of the road have apartments.”
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“As I was passing by, I spotted a stone pillar on the road. I became curious and studied it and found that the carvings depicted an ancient style.”
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