Courtiers ; CourtiersCourtiers, Society Historical background Of particular interest are the various ranks of courtiers illustrated in the murals: from the State ministers, to scribes, spittoon-bearers, arm-bearers and a posse of other. Date: mid-17th century Description: The Jains refuse to concede defeat and talk to two dignitaries. Sambandar is invited to a a new contest: the scriptures of the respective faiths are to be thrown in the Vaigai river (TP 63). Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, north chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Once the contest is over, and the Jains have lost, officers supervise their impalment (TP 63). Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, north chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The story of Sambandar.Top row: Agni refuses to burn the hermitage where the saint lives; Second row: the Jains refuse to concede defeat; Third row: the impalement of the Jains (TP 62,63). Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, north chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Top row: Devotees watch an elephant placing a garland on the linga at Tiruvanaikkaval (Sri Jambukesvara). On the right, a coutly figure. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura first tier, north chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Top row: Devotees watch an elephant placing a garland on the linga at Tiruvanaikkaval (Sri Jambukesvara); Second row: Devotees at worship at the Sri Ranganatha Temple, Srirangam Island. Third row: Linga puja in an unidentified temple. According to Dr R. Kannan and Dr Balasubrahmanian, “Tiruppudaimarudur Murals and Wood Carvings”, Chennai, 2014, p. 116, this temple is identified as Sri Jambukeshvara on the basis of the sacred jambu tree prominently shown here. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura first tier, north chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Priests performing arati before a linga at the accompaniment of music and dance. On the extreme right, a standing courtly figure. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura first tier, transept, south east corner Date: mid-17th century Description: Vamana places his foot on the palms of King Mahabali. Behind the king is an attendant bearing a fly-whisk. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura first tier, transept, south east corner Date: mid-17th century Description: From top to bottom: Puja scenes at Shiva and Amman temples; King Mahabali holds Vamana’s foot; Border displaying fabulous beasts. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, transept, southeast corner Date: mid-17th century Description: A seated king, perhaps Varagunavarman II (aka Arimarttana Pandya) of Madurai, and behind him, a brahmin, and retainers. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Guards and royal retainers. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall, top row Date: mid-17th century Description: A king, perhaps Varagunavarman II (aka Arimarttana Pandya) granting audience to Manikkavachakar; Behind the king are a brahmin and retainers. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Manikkavachakar, his sword-bearer, and two brahmins (?). Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall « Previous 1 … 17 18 19 20 21 … 26 Next »