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 ruler and two ministers in council. On the left an attendant wearing a knobbed turban. In the foreground, two diminutive fly whisk bearers.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple: Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, transept, south east wall

Date: mid-17th century
Description: Achyuta Raya (?) bestows the scarf of honour upon a Pandya dignitary.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, transept, south east wall

Date: mid-17th century
Description: A dignitary on horse preceded by a guard and insignia bearers.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall

Date: mid-17th century
Description: Three dignitaries, a scribe carrying an ola (palm leaf), and a person kneeling at the feet of Achyuta Raya(?). On the right, the seated figure has been identified as Salakaraju Chinna Tirumala.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, second tier, south chamber, east wall

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: 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: 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
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