Rulers ; RulersSociety Historical background Mythical rulers appear in the murals along historical figure such as Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati of Ramanathapuram Description: Valasura on the battlefield; His chariot is destroyed and he is killed by Muchukunda and Indra (left). Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: On their victory over Valasura, the gods shower flowers on Muchukunda and Indra, who then proceed to Amaravati. Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: Muchukunda and the nine heroes proceed to Indra’s Amaravati. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: Muchukunda and the nine heroes proceed to Indra’s Amaravati. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: Muchukunda and the nine heroes arrive in Indra’s heaven. The ladies throw flowers petals on them from the windows of their palaces. On the left (bottom): Indra’s mother, Aditi, welcomes Muchukunda On the top storey of a palace, on the upper left corner, Muchukunda is decorated with a garland of parijata flowers at the presence of the nine heroes. Location: Tamil NaduTemple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: Muchukunda sees Indra’s puja to Tyagaraja. Below: Tyagaraja appears in a dream to Muchukunda and asks him to take him to Tiruvarur. Muchukunda asks Indra’s permission. Indra sends him to the Ocean of Milk to ask Vishnu’s permission. Muchukunda returns with Vishnu’s reply. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: Indra asks Vishvakarma to make six identical images of Tyagaraja. Vishvakarma presents them to Indra, who gives them to Muchukunda. Muchukunda rejects them one by one saying that they are not the real Tyagaraja. Indra gives the real Tyagaraja to Muchukunda (top centre), who worships it. Lower left: Muchukunda sends Vishvakarma to earth to find a suitable home for Tyagaraja. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: Vishvakarma returns to inform Muchukunda that Tiruvarur is the suitable place. The original Tyagaraja and the other six images are taken to earth in a superbly decorated chariot; The celestials throw flower petals on the conveyance. On the left, the Valmikinatha shrine. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: The seven images are transported to earth on a chariot under a shower of flower petals. Muchukunda carries Tyagaraja to Tiruvarur. At the centre,the Valmikinatha shrine. The nine heroes carry the remaining six images with great pomp to other nearby temples. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa,ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: Under a shower of flowers strewn by the gandharvas, Muchukunda carries Tyagaraja to Tiruvarur and installs him in his shrine to the south of Valmikinatha. Vishnu, Brahma and the sages, Vyaghrapada and Patanjali among them, come to Tiruvarur for the Panguni Uttaram festival. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east Date: 17th century Description: Under a shower of flowers strewn by the gandharvas, Muchukunda carries Tyagaraja to Tiruvarur and installs him in his shrine to the south of Valmikinatha. Vishnu, Brahma and the sages, Vyaghrapada and Patanjali among them, come to Tiruvarur for the Panguni Uttaram festival. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second aisle from the east Date: 17th century Description: Vishnu, Brahma and the sages, Vyaghrapada and Patanjali among them, come to Tiruvarur for the Panguni Uttaram festival; Muchukunda precedes a palanquin on which the icon of Thyagaraja progresses through the crowds. Gandharvas throw flowers on it, while the gods floating on a cloud pay homage to Tyagaraja. The hoisting of the flag marks the beginning of the celebrations of the festival. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Tyagaraja Temple;Tiruvarur Positioning: Devasiriya mandapa, ceiling, second bay from the east « Previous 1 … 47 48 49 50 Next »