Rulers ; RulersSociety Historical background Mythical rulers appear in the murals along historical figure such as Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati of Ramanathapuram Date: mid-19th century Description: After having met Sabari, Rama and Lakshmana arrive in Kishkindha and rest under a tree; Sugriva sends Hanuman to find out who they are. Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Bodinayakkanur Positioning: Darbar Hall Date: mid-19th century Description: Once his chariot has been destroyed by Jatayu, Ravana proceeds towards Lanka carrying Sita on a plank (?); On her way there she drops her ornaments, which are collected by the monkeys living in Kishkindha. Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Bodinayakkanur Positioning: Darbar Hall Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Rama and Sita enthroned; Lakshmana and the rishis on the left, Bharata, Shatrughna and Vibhishana on the right; In the foreground Hanuman kneels before Rama; Sugriva rewards the allies. Location: Tamil Nadu Temples;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Rama and Sita enthroned; Top row: Bharata Shatrughna, Vibhishana and other heroes on the top row; Bottom row: Guha (?); Angada (?); Jambavan and other allies. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Bottom row: Rama talks to Vibhishana, prostrates before him; Lakshmana consecrates Vibhishana; Central row; Rama’s troops invade Ravana’s palace; Angada grabs Mandodari by the hair and drags her out of her rooms; Ravana, a disappeared figure and Sugriva (?); Top row: Battle scenes: Lakshmana fights against Ravana and other rakshasas under the eyes of Jambavan, Sugriva and other heroes. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Bottom row: Rama in council discusses the battle plans with Lakshmana, Vibhishana and Hanuman at the presence of three further chiefs; On the extreme right vestiges of a flying conveyance (?); Central row: The monkeys storm Ravana’s palace (?); Ravana, a disappeared figure and Sugriva (?); Top row: A battle scene, Lakshmana (?) fights against the rakshasas. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Portrait of Dalava Nayaka, patron of the temple. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, pillar Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Ramapattabhisheka (Rama’s consecration); Rama and Sita enthroned flanked by Lakshmana and the rishis, on the left; Bharata holding the ceremonial umbrella, on the right. In the foreground are the allies, Hanuman kneels before Rama supporting his right foot; Sugriva distributes the presents (jewellery) to all the participants in the Lanka expedition. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Ramapattabhisheka (Rama’s consecration); Rama and Sita enthroned flanked by Lakshmana and the rishis, on the left; Bharata holding the ceremonial umbrella, Shatrughna waving a fly-whisk, Vibhishana and others on the right. In the foreground are the allies, Hanuman kneels before Rama supporting his right foot; Sugriva distributes the presents (jewellery) to all the participants in the Lanka expedition. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Ramapattabhisheka (Rama’s consecration); Rama and Sita enthroned flanked by Lakshmana and the rishis, on the left; Bharata holding the ceremonial umbrella, Shatrughna waving a fly-whisk, Vibhishana and others on the right. In the foreground are the allies, Hanuman kneels before Rama supporting his right foot; Sugriva distributes the presents (jewellery) to all the participants in the Lanka expedition. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Bottom row: Rama talks to Vibhishana, who prostrates before him, followed by a monkey and Jambavan; Lakshmana consecrates Vibhishana; Central row: Angada and Hanuman disrupt Ravana’s patala-homa (a sacrifice to ensure the victory over the enemy); Rama’s troops invade Ravana’s palace; Angada grabs Mandodari by the hair; Top row: battle scenes: Lakshmana fights against Ravana and other rakshasas under the eyes of Jambavan, Sugriva and other heroes. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling Date: Late 16th or early 17th century Description: Bottom row: Rama talks to Vibhishana, who prostrates before him, followed by a monkey and by Jambavan; Lakshmana consecrates Vibhishana; Central row: Hanuman and Angada disrupt Ravana’s patala-homa (a special sacrifice to ensure victory over the enemy); the monkeys invade Ravana’s palace; Angada grabs Mandodari by the hair and drags her out of her rooms; Ravana, a disappeared figure, and Sugriva(?); Top row: battle scenes: Lakshmana fights against Ravana and other rakshasas under the eyes of Jambavan, Sugriva and other heroes. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Venugopala Parthasarathi Temple;Chengam Positioning: Open mandapa, ceiling « Previous 1 … 28 29 30 31 32 … 50 Next »