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The Chumaduthangi (Load Relieving Stone) is a
stone structure on which the passengers who carry
loads on their heads place them and take relief
while travelling long distances during ancient
times when there were no active vehicles for
transportation (Nagamaiya 1999). Chumaduthangi
also stands as an evidence of ancient trade system
that can be seen in different parts of Kerala.
These stones are known by various names such
as Athani, Elappu, Thangikkallu, Unnukallu,
Athanikkallu and Moonnukallu (Jose 2015).
Athani is more frequently used term in northern
and central Kerala. They are mainly located in
association with markets, river courses, trade
routes and areas where agricultural products
and economically important articles are sourced.
The explorations in Thalappilly taluk, Thrissur
district have revealed 76 Chumaduthangi and two
Vazhiyamabalam (resting place for the travellers)
(Table 1). This article attempts to discuss the
characteristic features and role of Chumaduthangi
in the trade network of late medieval period (
Arya P. N, Ananthu V. Dev, Rajesh S. V, Abhayan G. S. (2018) Chumaduthangi (Load Relieving Stones) of Thalappilly Taluk in Thrissur District, Kerala, India, Pakistan Heritage, Volume 10 , Issue 1 .
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