Hero Stones at Perikkallur
'Veerakkallukal' (Hero Stones), preserved at the Perikalloor Government Higher Secondary School in Wayanad district, are historical monuments that offer valuable insights into the region's ancient past.
📍 Key Information
Location: Perikalloor (on the banks of the Kabani River), a border village between Kerala and Karnataka, Wayanad.
Significance: Memorial stones (Hero Stones) erected in memory of warriors who sacrificed their lives in battles or while fighting wild animals.
History: Historians consider these artifacts to be symbolic evidence of the Chera dynasty's rule over this region.
🏛️ Preservation at the School
The hero stones, discovered in nearby areas and along the banks of the Kabani River, were brought to the campus through the joint efforts of school authorities and students.
To help future generations study and appreciate history, these stones are beautifully preserved on custom-built pedestals within the school courtyard.
