Rulers
Historical background
Mythical rulers appear in the murals along historical figure such as Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati of Ramanathapuram
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: 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
Date: mid-17th century
Description: A courtly figure, perhaps Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala, carried in a palanquin and parading infantry.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura second tier, north chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Top row: Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala(?) travelling in a palanquin preceded by standard-bearers and soldiers. Second row: Troops on elephants, infantry, and cavalry on the move.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura second tier, north chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: On the left: A nobleman carried in a palanquin, followed by three archers; Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala (?) seated on a throne receives dignitaries. Behind him stand a scribe, a fly whisk bearer and a spittoon-bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura second tier, north chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala (?) receives three dignitaries. To the extreme left, a scribe.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura second tier, north chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala (?) carried in a palanquin preceded by standard bearers and followed by his troops.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura second tier, north chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Cavarly on parade. The person weating a tall cap, may possibly be Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala riding at the head of the troops.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, north chamber, east wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Top row: A ruler, possibly Udaya Martanda Varma of Tiruvadi (Venad), flanked by his retainers discusses with three Vijayanagara commanders; Second and third rows: The cavalry, the infantry and troops on elephants on the battlefield.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, north chamber, west wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: King Udaya Martanda Varma of Tiruvadi (Venad)(?). On the left are a soldier, an officer bearing a sword, and a small figure, possibly the betel-leaf bearer; On the right, a scribe and a tall figure wearing the typical Vijayanagara headgear, the kulayi.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, north chamber, west wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: Top row: A Vijayanagara dignitary, accompanied by his retinue, riding on an elephant; Second row: A Vijayanagara dignitary, accompanied by his retinue, riding on a horse; Third row: A Vijayanagara dignitary, flanked by two advisers giving instructions to a minister.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, transept, north east corner
Date: mid-17th century
Description: A ruler, possibly Achyuta Raya, his retinue and two dignitaries.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, transept, south east wall
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