Manikkavachakar
Historical background
One of the four most important Shaiva saints (9th cent.). He became an important figure at the Pandya court in Madurai but after a series of dramatic events he renounced the world and wandered through South India and further afield singing the praises of Shiva.
Date: 20th century addition, photographed on 16th January 2014, destroyed since.
Description: Manikkavachakar meets Shiva. Plaster parapet.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Porch abutting to the detached mandapa
Date: Paintings: 19th century
Description: Manikkavachakar, rishis and devotees.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Detached mandapa, ceiling panel skirting the central square
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: (from left) Shiva in the guise of a guru, accepts Manikkavachakar as his disciple, initiates him, and the newly initiated disciple worships the feet of his Lord.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, east face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Top row: At the age of 16, Manikkavachakar completes his studies: News of his brilliant intellectual gifts reach the court of Arimarttana (Varagunavarman II), the Pandya king, who orders to fetch him and bring him to Madurai.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Top row: Manikkavachakar is ushered at the presence of the Arimarttana Pandya (Varagunavarman II); He is nominated prime minister.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Second row: Manikkavachakar as prime minister of Arimarttana Pandya (Varagunavarman II) rides in state.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Second row: A battle scene.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Second row: A coronation scene.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Second row: Manikkavachakar (?) returns after a victorious military campaign.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Third row: Manikkavachakar brings the war booty (?) to Arimarttana Pandya (Varagunavarman II).
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Third row: A conversation between Arimarttana Pandya (Varagunavarman II) and Manikkavachakar.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
Date: Paintings: late 19th, early 20th century
Description: Fourth row: The king orders to give Manikkavachakar a substantial amount of money to purchase horses. He will travel to a coastal town, Tirupperunturai, where the animals are expected to arrive.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Atmanatha Temple;Avudaiyarkoyil
Positioning: Sivananda Manikkavachakar shrine, south face
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