Cherans were considered as "Agni Vansh".
Symbol of Cherans: "Bow and Arrow"
Silappadhikaaram: One of the early known literary compositions of the world, was composed at Madurai by Elango Adigal,
a celebrated ascetic and brother of Cheran Senguttavan, a Cheran king, where Kannagi sought justice for her husband from the
Pandyan king.
Cheran Copper Coin, 100 AD, Karur, 7.4 Gram |

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Obverse: Elephant, Fish, Tree, Hill; Reverse: Bow and Arrow |
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