An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s17.117
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s17.117
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(3) ‘Hood’ stone or *kudai-kallu*: A ‘hood’ stone is like an ‘umbrella’ stone, except that it has no parabolic support and rests directly on the ground. It resembles a handleless umbrella (*kundan-kuḍai*) popular in Kerala and possibly conceals an urn burial. These stones have been reported from PORKALAM and CHERAMANANGAD. ‘Hood’ stone made of granite are rude and not properly finished.