Gods

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 apsaras dance at the court of Indra in Amaravati (right); Indra goes to war (left).
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa,ceiling, first bay from the east

Date: 17th century
Description: Indra on his throne, in Amaravati, watches a dance performance by the apsaras, when news arrive of Varkali’s threat to Devaloka, the world of the gods.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east

Date: 17th century
Description: Vishnu worships the image of Tyagaraja, resting on his chest, while lying on Shesha on the Ocean of Milk.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east

Date: 17th century
Description: Indra (?) worships the Tyagaraja image.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east

Date: 17th century
Description: Vishnu worships the linga.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east

Date: 17th century
Description: Vishnu meditates upon Shiva.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east

Date: 17th century
Description: Vishnu performs the panchagni tapas (five-fires penance). On the left, Sridevi.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east

Date: 17th century
Description: Vishnu worships the linga in the Pine Forest, in order to beget a son. On the left, Sridevi.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, first bay from the east

Date: 17th century
Description: Top row: A royal figure riding a chariot preceded by a dancer and followed by a camel rider beating a kettle drum and a horseman. Bottom row: Conclusion of the story of king Manuniti Cholan: Shiva and Parvati on Nandi are worshipped by the gods and devotees.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, north wall

Date: 17th century
Description: Top row: View of the Tyagaraja Temple; On the right the sanctuaries of Tyagaraja and Valmikinatha, on the left the temple tank. Bottom row: The calf is run over by the prince’s chariot. The bystanders are distressed. Bottom row: Manuniti Cholan surrounded by his ministers.
Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, north wall

Date: 17th century
Description: Muchukunda and his army arrive in Amaravati and are welcomed by Indra.
Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the south
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