Bhagavata Purana
Historical background
The most famous of the Puranas. The most important sections are those dealing with the life of Krishna, i.e. Bhagavata, from his birth to his death.
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Bhagavata Purana narrative flanked by Matsya (left) and Kurma (right) avataras.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Nanda (?) worships Krishna; Nanda enters the water and is seized by Varuna’s servants, who drag him before their lord; Row 2: The gopas rush to Krishna for help; Krishna and Balarama approach Varuna and the dikpalas; Row 3: Varuna pays homage to Krishna; Nanda, Krishna and Balarama.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall (N)
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Varuna’s servants pay homage to Krishna and Balarama; One of them shows Krishna, Balarama and Nanda the way out of the lake; Bottom row: Krishna reveals his true nature as Vaikunthanatha to Nanda and the gopas; On the wall projections left, Matsya avatara; right, Kurma avatara.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall (N)
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Krishna reveals his true nature as Vaikunthanatha to Nanda and the gopas; Centre: four couples conversing; Bottom row: Yashoda (?) sends Krishna, Balarama and a cowherd, to graze the cows; On the wall projections: Left, lamp-bearer; Right, fan-bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall (N)
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Bhagavata Purana narrative; On wall projection on the left, Kurma avatara and fan-bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall, north-west corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Badly rubbed; Centre and bottom rows: Krishna makes love to one of the gopis, carries her on his shoulders, and then disappears leaving her alone.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall, north-west corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top and bottom rows: The lone gopi roams in the forest, eventually finds her companions and all together they search for Krishna.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall, north-west corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top two rows: The gopis look for Krishna; Bottom row: Krishna suddenly reappears and commences the rasa-dance; On the left wall projection: Fan bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall, north west corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, partly restored
Description: Bhagavata Purana narrative; On the wall projection on the right: Varaha avatara and fly-whisk bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall, north west corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, partly restored
Description: Top row: Jalakrida (water play); Venugopala; A demon, in form of a tiger, tries to attack the gopis but is killed by Krishna; Bottom row: The bull Arishta attacks Krishna and the gopis; Krishna kills him.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall, north west corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, partly restored
Description: Top row: Krishna, Balarama, Nanda and Yasodha travel in a chariot; Worship scene; Nanda is attacked by a python and saved by Krishna; Bottom row: Narada enlightens Kamsa on the incidents connected with Krishna’s birth; Kamsa attempts to kill Vasudeva, Narada restrains him; Vasudeva and Devaki are imprisoned again; Kamsa plots to have Krishna killed.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall, north west corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, partly restored
Description: Top row: The gopas are attacked by Keshi, they report this to Krishna who is playing the flute; Krishna kills Keshi; Bottom row: Narada and a disciple; On the wall projection on the right, Varaha avatara and fly-whisk bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall, north west corner
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