12th-century Hoysala hero stone discovered in Mandya district

Exam-focused facts from the 25 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

A 12th-century east-facing Turugolu battle for cattle hero stone (Viragallu) carved in soapstone was discovered in Maniyur village, Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district.
The discovery was made by a team from the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK), Mysuru.
The inscription is written in Kannada script and language across 7 lines and is dated to approximately 1130 CE during the reign of Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana.
The memorial stone commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Maviga Manimāra, son of Attisetti, who died fighting to protect cattle.
The inscription contains royal epithets of King Vishnuvardhana, specifically Mandaleśvara, Tribhuvanamalla, Talakaḍugonda, and Vīraganga Poysala Devaru.