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![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Ganapati shrine; Thanjavur Date: Late 18th early 19th centuryDescription: Subrahmanya on his peacock, flanked by Valli and Devasena. On the extreme right a fly whisk bearer. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, north wall](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9426-150x99.jpg)
Date: Late 18th early 19th century
Description: Subrahmanya on his peacock, flanked by Valli and Devasena. On the extreme right a fly whisk bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, north wall
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Ganapati shrine; Thanjavur Date: Late 18th early 19th centuryDescription: Ganapati riding on his mouse. On the extreme left, a fly whisk bearer. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, south wall](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9427-150x99.jpg)
Date: Late 18th early 19th century
Description: Ganapati riding on his mouse. On the extreme left, a fly whisk bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, south wall
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Ganapati shrine; Thanjavur Date: Late 18th early 19th centuryDescription: Ganapati on his mouse, flanked by a fly whisk bearer (left) and a dvarapala (right). Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, north wall](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9431-150x99.jpg)
Date: Late 18th early 19th century
Description: Ganapati on his mouse, flanked by a fly whisk bearer (left) and a dvarapala (right).
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, north wall
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Ganapati shrine; Thanjavur Date: Late 18th early 19th centuryDescription: Subrahmanya on his peacock, flanked by Valli and Devasena. On the extreme right a fly whisk bearer. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, north wall](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9432-150x99.jpg)
Date: Late 18th early 19th century
Description: Subrahmanya on his peacock, flanked by Valli and Devasena. On the extreme right a fly whisk bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, north wall
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Brihannayaki shrine; Thanjavur Date: 19th centuryDescription: Dakshayajna (Daksha's sacrifice) Top row; Daksha pours oblation into the fire at the presence of the gods; Bottom row: Devi approaches Shiva atop Kailasa; Devi approaches Brahma & Daksha. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9227-150x99.jpg)
Date: 19th century
Description: Dakshayajna (Daksha’s sacrifice) Top row; Daksha pours oblation into the fire at the presence of the gods; Bottom row: Devi approaches Shiva atop Kailasa; Devi approaches Brahma & Daksha.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Brihannayaki shrine; Thanjavur Date: 19th centuryDescription: Dakshayajna (Daksha's sacrifice).Top row: Shiva talks to Ganesha and Subrahmanya to ensure the disruption of Daksha's sacrifice; The gods on their vahanas. Bottom row: Daksha performs the yajna; Ganesha and Subrahmanya are entertained by dancers and musicians. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9228-150x99.jpg)
Date: 19th century
Description: Dakshayajna (Daksha’s sacrifice).Top row: Shiva talks to Ganesha and Subrahmanya to ensure the disruption of Daksha’s sacrifice; The gods on their vahanas. Bottom row: Daksha performs the yajna; Ganesha and Subrahmanya are entertained by dancers and musicians.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Brihannayaki shrine; Thanjavur Date: 19th centuryDescription: Dakshayajna (Daksha's sacrifice);Top row: Shiva orders Virabhadra to destroy the sacrifice. Bottom row: Daksha celebrates the rituals at the presence of the gods. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9229-150x99.jpg)
Date: 19th century
Description: Dakshayajna (Daksha’s sacrifice);Top row: Shiva orders Virabhadra to destroy the sacrifice. Bottom row: Daksha celebrates the rituals at the presence of the gods.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Brihannayaki shrine; Thanjavur Date: 19th centuryDescription: Dakshayajna (Daksha's sacrifice);Top row: Shiva enthroned and female devotee; Shiva on Mount Kailasa flanked by ascetics. The rest of the row has disappeared. Bottom row: On the right, Himavan and Mena (?) in their city. On the left: the wedding of Shiva and Parvati at the presence of Ganesha, Himavan, and other deities. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9231-150x99.jpg)
Date: 19th century
Description: Dakshayajna (Daksha’s sacrifice);Top row: Shiva enthroned and female devotee; Shiva on Mount Kailasa flanked by ascetics. The rest of the row has disappeared. Bottom row: On the right, Himavan and Mena (?) in their city. On the left: the wedding of Shiva and Parvati at the presence of Ganesha, Himavan, and other deities.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Brihannayaki shrine; Thanjavur Date: 19th centuryDescription: Dakshayajna (Daksha's sacrifice);Top row: The wedding of Shiva and Parvati; Himavan and Mena in their city. The gods, among them Vishnu, Brahma (?), Surya and Agni, pay homage to Shiva and Parvati enthroned. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9232-150x99.jpg)
Date: 19th century
Description: Dakshayajna (Daksha’s sacrifice);Top row: The wedding of Shiva and Parvati; Himavan and Mena in their city. The gods, among them Vishnu, Brahma (?), Surya and Agni, pay homage to Shiva and Parvati enthroned.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Brihannayaki shrine; Thanjavur Date: 19th centuryDescription: Devimahatmya: (From bottom to top): Rows 21 & 22; The final combat between Devi, Shumbha and Nishumbha; Row 23; The gods praise Devi. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, central aisle (from S to N)](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9233-150x99.jpg)
Date: 19th century
Description: Devimahatmya: (From bottom to top): Rows 21 & 22; The final combat between Devi, Shumbha and Nishumbha; Row 23; The gods praise Devi.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, central aisle (from S to N)
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Brihannayaki shrine; Thanjavur Date: 19th centuryDescription: Devimahatmya. From bottom to top; Row 16 (from left) Kali defeats Raktabija; The news is related to the asuras; Rows 17 & 18: The fight of Devi and the Matrikas against Shumbha and Nishumbha. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, central aisle (from S. to N)](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9235-150x99.jpg)
Date: 19th century
Description: Devimahatmya. From bottom to top; Row 16 (from left) Kali defeats Raktabija; The news is related to the asuras; Rows 17 & 18: The fight of Devi and the Matrikas against Shumbha and Nishumbha.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, central aisle (from S. to N)
![Title: Brihadishvara Temple complex; Brihannayaki shrine; Thanjavur Date: 19th centuryDescription: Devimahatmya; From bottom to top; Row 13: The seven Matrikas; Row 14 (from left): Devi enthroned, Shiva on Nandi; Shumbha and Nishumbha on their chariots; Row 15: The Matrikas' combat against the asuras. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, central aisle (from S. to N)](https://southindianpaintings.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_9236-150x99.jpg)
Date: 19th century
Description: Devimahatmya; From bottom to top; Row 13: The seven Matrikas; Row 14 (from left): Devi enthroned, Shiva on Nandi; Shumbha and Nishumbha on their chariots; Row 15: The Matrikas’ combat against the asuras.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, central aisle (from S. to N)
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