Eksar Hero Stones

After visiting Mandapeshwar caves, we decided to see the...

After visiting Mandapeshwar caves, we decided to see the Eksar Veergal (hero stones) which is hardly 2 km apart. These beautiful hero stones have been in a private place of a residential building. The gatekeepers of that building are quite helpful, so entering there is not an issue. The place is also being used for feeding stray dogs however the gatekeepers assured us that they are harmless. The hero stones are marvelous, especially the one having the ship used as the battlefield.

Eksar Herostone Veeragal’ (Hero Stones) have intricate...

Eksar Herostone Veeragal’ (Hero Stones) have intricate carvings and are made of flat basalt. About 8-ft high, the stones were built as a tribute to warriors of the Shilahara dynasty navy. The stones at Eksar date back to 10-12th century. The uniqueness of these stones is their depiction of Navy Battles. This important heritage of Mumbai are unique in size and scale and it also a proof that Shilahara dynasty had naval capabilities. The carved panels depicting ships and sailors something rarely seen on hero stones, which usually depict land battles. The Hero stones built up in 12th Centrury Shilahara dynasty and had a navy and fought a sea battle.