Rituals
Historical background
Weddings and festivals provide the artists with a scope to explore religious rituals and at the same time courtly etiquette, dress, and ornaments in great detail.
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: The wedding of Shiva and Parvati. Brahma performs the ritual.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Senbogavalli Amman shrine, ceiling of the open mandapa, north side
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: The wedding of Shiva and Parvati at the presence of gods, goddesses and celestial beings. The couple sits on a throne, Brahma performs the homa ritual.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Senbogavalli Amman shrine, ceiling of the open mandapa, north side
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: From left: 1) Tiruvayaru, View of the AyyarappanTemple (aka Panchanadishvara Temple) with the linga and the goddess Amravalarta Nayaki shrines. 2) Tiruvanaikkaval temple (aka Sri Jambukeshvara), on Srirangam Island. At the centre of the tableau is the jambu tree which grew from the body of an ascetic who worshipped Shiva at this place. On the left, is the shrine of Akhilandeshvari. On the right is the Appu linga, the water-linga, one of the five elemental lingas worshipped in South India. Barely visible is the spider’s web extending from the wall of the shrine to the branch of the jambu tree. Beneath it, an elephant holds a conch in its trunk preparing to worship the linga.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Ceiling of the open mandapa, north section
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: Nobleman and Shaiva pujari.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Ceiling of the open mandapa, central section
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: Seated goddess holding a sceptre with devotees, musicians and dancers.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Open mandapa, beam beneath the ceiling, south section
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: Worshippers carrying jewellery items and other offerings towards a seated Devi holding a sceptre.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Ceiling of the open mandapa, beam beneath the ceiling, south section
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: Devotees and pujari.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Open mandapa, beam beneath the ceiling, south section
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: Worshippers, musicians and dancers.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Open mandapa, beam beneath the ceiling. south section
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: Tatatakai is born from the sacrificial fire, she runs towards the queen and sits on her lap.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Senbogavalli Amman shrine, ceiling of the open mandapa
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: The king and the queen perform a yajna to obtain a son. Tatatakai emerges from the sacrificial fire.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Senbogavalli Amman shrine, ceiling of the open mandapa
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: The childless king and queen seek the advice of some ascetics. On the right: the royal couple performs a yajna.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Senbogavalli shrine, ceiling of the open mandapa
Date: Second half of the 17th century
Description: Subrahmanya weds Devasena at the presence of rishis and ascetics.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Kailasanathar Temple;Nattam
Positioning: Senbogavalli Amman shrine, ceiling of the open mandapa
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