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: 17th century
Description: Valasura and his troops confront a volley of arrows from Indra’s army.
Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling first bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: On the right: The gods see Vishnu on Garuda descend on the battlefield; Vishnu on his chariot attacks Varkali.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east
Date: 17th century
Description: The battle between Indra and Varkali; Indra’s flight from the battlefield (left).
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east
Date: 17th century
Description: Indra on his chariot (right) and his troops fight against Varkali (left) and his forces.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east
Date: 17th century
Description: The war against Valasura; Muchukunda mounted on an elephant, followed by Indra on a chariot, shoots his arrows against Valasura’s troops.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east
Date: 17th century
Description: The war between Indra’s and Valasura’s forces.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east
Description: Valasura on the battlefield; His chariot is destroyed and he is killed by Muchukunda and Indra (left).
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east
Date: 17th century
Description: On their victory over Valasura, the gods shower flowers on Muchukunda and Indra, who then proceed to Amaravati.
Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east
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