Archive · 11 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- The monument was dated to the 17th century; the discovery was made after Karthik Vatsavayi noticed it while passing by.
- Where
- On the road in front of Zahida Residency in Old Malakpet, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Researchers said the Nandi carvings indicated a grave associated with Shaiva burial practices.
- 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