Rulers
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Mythical rulers appear in the murals along historical figure such as Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati of Ramanathapuram
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati worships Devi , Umamaheshvara, and Ganesha; On the projection on the right, and beneath the holy images, priests.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, west wall, south corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Top row: The brothers of Kamsa attack Krishna and Balarama; The youths secure the liberation of Vasudeva and Devaki. Centre: Krishna and Balarama re-instate Ugrasena as king of Mathura and pay homage to him; Bottom row: Krishna and Balarama take leave of Nanda; Nanda and the gopas return home. Last scene: Krishna and a lady (Kubja?) conversing.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Top row: King Bhishmaka in council with Rukmini seated on his thigh, discusses her marriage arrangements; Rukmini sends a letter to Krishna through a trusted Brahmin; The Brahmin arrives in Dwarka and confers with Krishna; Bottom row: Bhishmaka (?) and a courtier worship Vishnu, in the meantime Krishna abducts Rukmini and fights against Rukma; Krishna and Balarama drive to Dwarka; On the wall projection on right: lamp bearer.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Top row: Krishna’s and Rukmini’s wedding; To the left, the Setupati worships the divine couple; Above the north door: Gaja Lakshmi, painted stucco, and mural depicting the worship of four-headed deity and worship of linga (right); On the left Parashurama avatara; On the right, Rama avatara.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Top row: Krishna’s and Rukmini’s wedding; To the left, the Setupati worships the divine couple; Above the north door: Gaja Lakshmi, painted stucco, and mural depicting the worship of four-headed deity and worship of linga (right); On the left Parashurama avatara; On the right, Rama avatara.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall
Description: Four unidentified Srivaishnava divyadeshams; Top row left: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati worships Vishnu and consort.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Top row: Two unidentified Srivaishnava divyadeshams; Bottom row: Three figures, the second of which is probably Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati, worshipping Subrahmanya and consorts; In the background the Palani hills; On the wall projections, left: Krishna avatara; Courtly figure; Right: Kalki avatara; Devotees.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati at Palani receives a group of pilgrims (?).
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Rows 1 to 3: Unidentified Srivaishnava divyadeshams; Row 4: Courtly figures worshipping Subrahmanya at Palani; Row 5: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati receiving pilgrims; On the wall projection on the right: Kalki avatara (top); Centre and bottom, devotees.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north wall
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Rows 1 to 4: Unidentified Srivaishnava divyadeshams; The last vignette on the fourth row, depicts Alvar Tirunagari, with Nammalvar seated beneath the tamarind tree; Row 5: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati in council; On the wall projection on the left: Kalki avatara; Devotees.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Top row: Two unidentified Srivaishnava divyadeshams; The vignette on the extreme right shows Nammalvar seated beneath the tamarind three at Alvar Tirunagari; Bottom row: Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha in council.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, north-east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century, restored
Description: Rows 1 to 4: Srivaishnava divyadeshams; Row 5: A religious ceremony(?); On the wall projection on the right, Muthu Vijaya Raghunatha Setupati in worshipful attitude.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 1, east wall, north corner
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