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: Achyuta Raya (?), Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala (?), a commander, and their attendants. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: A group of retainers. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, south-east corner Date: mid-17th century Description: Achyuta Raya (?) in a palanquin preceded by a guard of honour consisting of archers and swordsmen. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: On the left: Achyuta Raya (?) in a palanquin, and followers carrying pikes; On the right: two turbaned men standing before a building. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Achyuta Raya (?) granting audience to a man, at the presence of three dignitaries. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Achyuta Raya (?) granting audience to a man. Behind the ruler, a group of five retainers. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Royal retainers and a guards. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, south-east corner Date: mid-17th century Description: A commander on horse preceded by an umbrella-bearer and by a military band. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Dignitaries on horse preceded by retainers and followed by parasol-bearers. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Two dignitaries riding on horses; The first is followed by a parasol bearer, the second by an elephant with riders. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: A commander on horse and elephant riders followed by soldiers on foot. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Left: A courtly figure granting audience; Right: Royal retainers (spittoon- and water-bearers). On the wooden plllar: Ganesha Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, south wall « Previous 1 … 21 22 23 24 25 26 Next »