Gods
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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