← Eran Boar Inscription of Toramana

The Eran Boar Inscription of Toramana, dating to the 6th century CE, is engraved on the neck of a colossal 11-foot sandstone Varaha (boar) statue at Eran in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. Written in Sanskrit, the inscription blends prose and verse to commemorate the rule of the Huna king Toramana, making it one of the earliest and most significant literary-epigraphical records of central India. The inscription not only reflects the political power of the Hunas but also highlights the deep cultural and religious symbolism of Lord Varaha in Hindu tradition. When the site was restored and opened to the public, the unveiling event attracted over 1,500 attendees, including archaeologists, history scholars, and local devotees, marking it as a key cultural heritage site of Madhya Pradesh.