Rulers ; RulersSociety 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 seated on a low throne receives a floral homage from a child. On the left, a soldier and two further royal attendants. On the right, two men stand in respectful attitude. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, third tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: A king talks to a nobleman. On the right, a dancer (?) carries a string instrument in the right hand and a basket hangs from his left shoulder. On the left, a brahmin and a fly whisk bearer. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, third tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The king worships Sundareshvara. On the left an ascetic; on the right the king’s retinue. (TP 21) Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, third tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The king , accompanied by his retinue, talks to the siddha. (TP 21) Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, third tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The king comes to meet the siddha, and they look on, as the stone elephant eats the sugarcane.(TP 21) Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, third tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The king talks to an unidentified person. On the right, stand his retinue. On the right is his retinue. A possible explanation is that the king expresses his wish to build the temple. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, north chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The king talks to an unidentified person. On the right is his retinue. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, north chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: Vira Martanda Varma (i.e. Kulasekhara Perumal) receives prasada from a priest. According to the inscription this ruler built the Narumpunatha temple. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, north chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The king receives prasada from a priest on arrival at the temple. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, north chamber Date: mid-17th century Description: King Kulasekhara talks to a youth. Inscribed ‘Chandrakulasekharar’. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, north chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The Chera king and his retinue stand before the arjuna tree. Inscribed: ‘Adi Manu’. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, west wall Date: mid-17th century Description: The royal horse and groom. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, west wall « Previous 1 … 45 46 47 48 49 50 Next »