The recent discovery of two sculptures at Basrur, near Kundapura, in Udupi district has proved that the ancient Mylara cult existed in the coastal region.
- These resembles one belonging to 15th century A.D. and another to 17th century A.D.
- A mutilated but unique sculpture was found in a well at Basrur. It shows a royal hero sitting on the horse, holding a sword and a bowl in his right and left hands respectively.
- The horse shown in sitting posture is also an uniqueness of this sculpture which resembles belonging to the 15th centry A.D.
- Another tiny stone tablet containing Mylara and Mylaladevi sitting on an ornate horse and both of them holding swords in their right hands was found in another water body, a tank.
- Basrur was a historical trading city of the Medieval period.
- Trading guilds like Uhayadesi, Nanadesi and others actively participated in the trade. Hence, Basrur was a great centre of various cults.
- Mylara Lingeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Mailari, a form of the god Shiva in Mylara.
