Asuras
Historical background
It has been suggested that the asuras represent the dark side of the gods. There is an eternal conflict between the gods and the equally powerful asuras. There are, however, some asuras that are devotees of the gods, such as Ravana, a great follower of Shiva.
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Indra’s troops fight against the Kalakeyas.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Vritrasura and his troops.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Vritrasura and his troops.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Indra aims his weapon at Vritrasura, between them a pujari with an incense burner and a bell. behind Indra is his elephant, Airavata.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Vritasura’s followers are stunned by his death.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Viritrasura is mourned by his wives and followers.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Vritrasura, decapitated by Indra’s weapon, the vajra, falls on the battlefield and is mourned by his wives and followers.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Indra challenges Vritrasura.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, east wall
Date: Paintings, early 20th century
Description: Durga standing on Mahisha’s head.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kapardishvara Temple complex;Tiruvalanjuli
Positioning: Periyanayaki shrine, walls of the vimana, north face
Date: 17th century
Description: Indra briefs his messenger and sends an embassy to Muchukunda; Valasura assembles his army.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Valasura imparts orders to his troops.
Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Valasura on his chariot (left) and Valasura on his chariot in battle (right).
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the south
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