Mediaeval Temples of the Dakhan c8.s1.16

c8.s1.16

In addition to the remains already described, there are a small temple about half a mile to the south of the village, several *sati* and memorial stones, and mutilated sculptures in and around the village. One of the best of the memorial stones stands in front of temple No. 5. They are generally tall, square columns—not flat slabs as found in the Kanarese districts—sculptured upon all four faces with representations of warriors, death scenes of the heroes commemorated, their arrival in paradise, the *liṅga* as their object of worship, and other scenes. A group of these stands upon high ground between the river and the village. Amongst other sculptures lying about is a large boar covered with little figures in rows along his back. This may have been connected with the Vaishṇava temple No. 5.