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: A king, perhaps Varagunavarman II (aka Arimarttana Pandya), granting audience to Manikkavachakr, accompanied by a sword-bearer. On the left, royal retainers. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The king, perhaps Varagunavarman II (aka Arimarttana Pandya) gives a neacklace to Manikkavachakar. A brahmin stands behind the king, and two men, the first with a sword and the second with a palm-leaf manuscript are shown behind the dignitary. (TP 59) Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Manikkavachakar, followed by a parasol-bearer watches his servants carrying boxes. On the extreme left, barely visible, a shrine. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Manikkavachakar, preceded by a band, travels in a palanquin to a shrine and prostrates before the Shiva linga. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Manikkavachakar, preceded by a band, travels in a palanquin to a shrine and prostrates before the Shiva linga. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: A dignitary accompanied by his retinue, receives Manikkavachakar carried in a palanquin. On the right, coolies carry luggage. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Manikkavachakar, accompanied by his retainer, stands before a linga shrine and receives some prasada (blessed offering) from a brahmin. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: After visiting the Shiva temple, Manikkavachakar in a palanquin, and his retinue resume the journey. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Top row: Manikkavachakar, in a palanquin, travels accompanied by his retinue; Bottom row (left): the king speaks to some ascetics; (right) A dignitary speaks to an ascetic. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: A king talking to an ascetic, royal retainers, two (?) ascetics and a dignitary (?). Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudu Positioning: Gopura, first tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: From top to bottom: Courtly figure carried in a palanquin, surrounded by troops; Parading elephants, infantry and cavalry; Parading elephants. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura second tier, north chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Top row: Courtly figure seated in a palanquin; A raja, possibly Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala, seated on a low throne receives some dignitaries; Second row: Parading cavalry and infantry; Third row: Parading cavalry. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura second tier, north chamber, east wall « Previous 1 … 18 19 20 21 22 … 26 Next »