According to T. Murugeshi, an archaeologist and founder trustee of Adima Kala Trust, Udupi who conducted the exploration, the hero stone could be of 9-10th century A.D. It was found at Dyagala Mane Babu Shetty Compound in the village, he said.

Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur Kundapur, May 2: A rare deer-hunting hero stone has been discovered at Vakwadi village during an archaeological exploration. Prof T Murugeshi, archaeologist and founder trustee of Adima Kala Trust (R), Udupi, said the hero stone was found in the compound of Dyagala Mane Babu Shet.....