Heroes
Date: First half of the 19th century
Description: Vignettes, from left: Sarasvati; Arjuna worshipping the navagunjara (i.e. universal form of Krishna) and a small woman on the extreme right; Dark complexioned ascetic, seated on a tiger, flanked by two disciples; Kamadhenu with small calf.
Location: Karnataka Temple;Virupaksha Temple;Hampi
Positioning: Open mandapa, beam supporting the ceiling, north (from west to east)
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: From right: Worship of Bhairava; Draupadi svayamvara (ceremony in which the bride choses her groom); Draupadi seated on her father’s, Drupada, lap witnesses the archery competition. On the extreme left, Arjuna hits the revolving fish target.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Natyamandapa, first bay from the east, south end
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: From right: Arjuna hits the revolving matsya yantra (fish-shaped target) and wins Draupadi’s hand; The couple is welcomed by Krishna and by Arjuna’s brothers.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Natyamandapa, first bay from the east, north end
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: Scenes from the Kiratarjuniya. The rishis attacked by the boar Muka, request Arjuna’s help.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Mahamandapa, northern periphery
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: Scene from the Kiratarjuniya. The rishis, attacked by the boar Muka, request Arjuna’s help.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Mahamandapa, northern periphery
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: Scene from the Kiratarjuniya. Arjuna’s arrow hits the boar Muka; The rishis praise the hero.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Mahamandapa, northern periphery
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: Scene from the Kiratarjuniya; Arjuna’s arrow hits the boar Muka; The dogs of the Kirata attack the dying animal.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy;Lepakshi
Positioning: Mahamandapa, northern periphery
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: Scene from the Kiratarjuniya. Shiva as Kirata stands near the carcass of the boar. Behind is a figure, possibly Parvati, in the guise of a Kirati, or forest huntress. Brandishing the bow, Arjuna approaches the Kirata.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Mahamandapa, northern periphery
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: From right to left: Vyasa, with another ascetic standing behind him, offer advice to Yudhishthira. On the extreme right, behind the king stand his brothers Nakula, Sahadeva and Bhima. The next scene, on the left: Yudhisthtira, behind whom are his three brothers, speaks to Arjuna, who, bow slung on his right shoulder and hands respectfully folded, stands before him.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Natyamandapa, central hall, west bay
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: From right to left: Vyasa, with another ascetic standing behind him, offer advice to Yudhishthira. On the extreme right, behind the king stand his brothers Nakula, Sahadeva and Bhima. The next scene, on the left: Yudhisththira, behind whom are his three brothers, speaks to Arjuna, who, bow slung on his right shoulder and hands respectfully folded, stands before him. Arjuna begins his journey to Indrakila hill in the Himalayas; On his way he meets two cowherds and their cows.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Natyamandapa, central hall, west bay
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: A sequence of scenes has disappeared. The narrative resumes when Indra in his divine form appears before Arjuna and encourages him to propitiate Shiva in order to obtain the magic weapon, the pashupata astra, that will ensure his victory over the Kauravas. Arjuna prostrates himself before Indra, and then walks into the forest to resume his penance.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Natyamandapa, central hall, north bay, east end
Date: First half of the 16th century
Description: From right: Parvati, a rishi; Bhringi; Adhikaranandi and Brahma. The next scene depicts Siva and Parvati riding on Nandi, being worshipped by a sage. The divine couple and a host of ganas, are on their way to the forest where Arjuna is performing his penance (extreme left). Flames emanate from him and snakes slither along his body.
Location: Andhra Pradesh Temple;Virabhadraswamy Temple;Lepakshi
Positioning: Natyamandapa, central hall, east bay
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