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: The Chera king, Vira Martanda,worships the linga in the forest. On the left, a doe.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber , west wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: The Chera king, Vira Martanda, accompanied by his retinue, worships the linga. Inscribed: ‘Adi Manu visualized’
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, west wall
Date: mid-17th century
Description: The Chera king, Vira Martanda, grants audience to two men. On the right, the king’s retinue. According to the inscription the king is discussing to restore/re-build the temple.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Narumpunatha Temple;Tiruppudaimarudur
Positioning: Gopura, fourth tier, south chamber, west wall
Date: 17th century
Description: Indra’s messenger arrives at the court of king Muchukunda in Ayodhya.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa ceiling, second bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Under a shower of flower petals, King Muchukunda, mounted on a chariot, leaves for Amaravati to help Indra in his campaign against Valasura. His army precedes him.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Muchukunda’s elephants and cavalry on the way to Amaravati.
Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa ceiling, second bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Muchukunda’s elephants, cavalry and infantry on the way to Amaravati.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa ceiling, second bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Muchukunda and his army arrive in Amaravati and are welcomed by Indra.
Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Muchukunda and his army arrive in Amaravati and are welcomed by Indra.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa ceiling, second bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Indra and Muchukunda plan their strategy.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: Indra and Muchukunda plan their strategy.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa,ceiling, second bay from the south
Date: 17th century
Description: The war against Valasura; Muchukunda mounted on an elephant, followed by Indra on a chariot, shoots his arrows against Valasura’s troops.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur
Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east
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