Rulers
Historical background
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: Bottom row: Dasharatha and the queens with their sons on their lap, talk to Vasishtha and other sages.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, exterior of the staircase to Room 4
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Dasharatha and the queens entrust the education of the princes to Vasishtha; Row 2: The king and the queens, look on while Vasishtha schools the princes; The princes and Vasishtha; Row 3: The princes are trained in the martial arts; Row 4: The princes are trained in archery, horse and elephant riding; Row 5: The princes on two chariots return home after completing their education.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3. north east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Dasharatha and the queens entrust the education of their sons to Vasishtha and other sages; Row 2: The king and the queens watch on while the princes are taught by Vasistha; The princes listen to Vasishtha’s words.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, north east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: The princes engage in various martial arts; Row 2: The princes learn archery, horse riding and elephant riding; Row 3: Once their education is completed, the princes, escorted by Vasishtha, return to their father.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, north east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Vishvamitra arrives in Ayodhya where he is welcomed by Dasharatha, Sumantra and Vasishtha; The sage is invited into the palace, where he addresses the assembled noblemen; Row 2: Vishvamitra; Conversation between Dasharatha, Sumantra, Vasishtha and another sage; Dasharatha and Vasishtha talk to Vishvamitra; Vasishtha and Vishvamitra talk to Dasharatha.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, east wall, above the door leading to room 2
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Dasharatha entrusts Rama to Vishvamitra; Vishvamitra and his charges on the way to the forest; Bottom row: Vishvamitra talks to Rama and Lakshmana; They resume their journey and meet two rishis.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, east wall
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Vishvamitra and his charges rest under a tree; Vishvamitra, the princes and five deities (the magical weapons personified?); They meet two ascetics; Row 2: Rama and Lakshmana guard the ashram of the sages and on the sixth day, Subahu and Maricha appear in the sky: Subahu is killed by them and Maricha hit by an arrow is propelled into the ocean. Row 3: Vishvamitra and the princes meet some ascetics, who accompany them through the forest on their way to Mithila; Row 4: They cross the Sone and then the Ganga, and are welcomed by a royal figure (Sumati king of Vishala?); Row 5: They resume their way, Rama frees Ahalya from her curse, and restores her to her husband, Gautama.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, south corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Vishvamitra and the princes meet some ascetics, and they travel towards Mithila in their company; Row 2: They cross the Sone, and then the Ganga and they are welcomed by a royal figure (Sumati king of Vishala?); Row 3: They resume their way and Rama frees Ahalya from her curse and restores her to her husband, Gautama.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, south corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Vishvamitra, the princes, Gautama, Ahalya and other ascetics; The sage and the princes resume their journey and reach Mithila; Row 2: A great number of rishis has gathered to witness the yajna at Janaka’s court; Janaka, the queen, and Shatananda welcome Vishvamitra and his charges; Row 3: Vishvamitra introduces the princes to Janaka and his followers; He speaks in private to the king and his minister; He speaks in private to the princes; Row 4: Vishvamitra and the princes in their dwelling: They proceed to the assembly hall; Row 5: The bow of Shiva is wheeled in by a number of servants in the hall where the kings are assembled.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, south wall, east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Vishvamitra, some ascetics, and the princes are entertained by Gautama and Ahalya; Vishvamitra and his charges resume their journey and reach Mithila; Row 2: A number of ascetics has already arrived to witness the yajna; Janaka, the queen, Shatananda, and another ascetic welcome Vishvamitra and the princes to Mithila.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, south wall, east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Vishvamitra and his charges are introduced to Janaka and his entourage; Vishvamitra speaks in private to Janaka and his minister (?): Vishvamitra speaks in private to Rama and Lakshmana; Row 2: Vishvamitra and the princes in their accommodation; They join the guests in the assembly hall; Row 3: Vishvamitra, Rama and Lakshmana in the assembly hall along with all the kings partecipating in the contest; Shiva’s bow is wheeled in on a chariot.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, south wall, east corner
Date: First half of the 18th century
Description: Top row: Vishvamitra, Rama and Lakshmana before the assembled kings; The sage encourages Rama to pick up the bow from the chariot; Row 2: Rama strings and breaks the bow. Vishvamitra talks to Janaka and his entourage; Row 3: Vishvamitra and the princes before Janaka and courtiers; The three leave the hall; Row 4: A message is despatched to Vishvamitra; The sage and the princes meet Janaka; Row 5: A messenger is sent to Ayodhya to invite Dasharatha to the wedding; The king accepts Janaka’s invitation.
Location: Tamil Nadu Palace;Ramanathapuram
Positioning: Room 3, south wall
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