Rulers
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Mythical rulers appear in the murals along historical figure such as Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati of Ramanathapuram
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati carried on a floral palanquin by his ladies; near the palanquin, right, is his sword-bearer; Above the arch: Arjuna fights with Shiva as Kirata, and is given the pashupata astra (a magical weapon).
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, arch
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Royal couple (?) and attendants; Above the arch: Cherubs.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, arch
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati rewards two kathak dancers with a pearl necklace; Beneath the arch: Krishna in a cradle; Brahma and Shiva on a cloud.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, arch
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati studying the Ramayana.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, arch
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati receives a Dutch delegation.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, arch
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: A lady pays homage to Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati, dressed in a coat of mai, brandishing a sword. Two ladies comment upon the scene; Behind the ruler stand two ladies, one of whom is his arms bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, arch
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati, his queen, and female attendants with lamps and the arms bearer carrying a fan.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, arch
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: A royal procession.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, arches
Date: First half of the 18th century, retouched
Description: Bottom: Four men, three of them Shaiva pilgrims (?), converse with an elegantly robed nobleman carrying a lotus and his attendant; Top: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati has his meal.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 4 ,The ‘King’s Bedroom’, north east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, partly retouched
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati having a meal.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 4, ‘The King’s Bedroom’, north east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, partly retouched
Description: Top: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati watches a music and dance performance; Bottom: The Setupati as Manmatha mounted on the navanari kunjara (elephant formed by nine girls) and the queen as Rati on the panchanari turaga (horse formed by five girls)celebrate the Vasantotsava (Spring Festival); On the wall projections to the left: a male attendant, to the right a fly whisk bearer
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 4. ‘The King’s Bedroom’, east wall
Date: First half of the 18th century, partly retouched
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati attending a music and dance performance.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 4, ‘The King’s Bedroom’, east wall
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