Rubbing Stone “Aavuranchu kal”

                                               The rubbing stone, called in Tamil as ‘Aavuranchu-kal’ is a limestone piece and in cylindrical shape of about three feet height. It is associated with Sangaraththai Mattam. Generally, it can be seen erected near a resting place or public well area. It is mainly constructed for the cattle to rub their body on it for soothing effects against skin itching. This is referred to as “aavurochi kalo” in Tamil. Cattles when they go to grazing, they drink water and rub their body on this stone and take rest. Commonly it is constructed near a well or public well or pond or temple and associated with largest trees. Cattles take rest after rubbing their body under the trees. These trees creates pleasant environment to Cattles and humans