H'aiuru, Nilgiri Hills (Tamil Nadu). Hero-stone with snake beside sun and moon

<p>Source: Breeks, J.W.&nbsp;(ed. by his widow) (1873) <em>An account of the primitive tribes and monuments of the Nilagiris</em>, London.</p> <p>Former orthostat of a disrupted dolmen.<br> <br> Topmost section&nbsp;showing the sun, the moon and a&nbsp;snake.Apparently&nbsp;no tradition&nbsp;of serpent worship on the hills. According to Breeks, the snake is not a Nāga:&nbsp;its position beside the sun would indicate an eclipse (the sun is captured by a serpent, as maintained by some beliefs).</p>