Wedding
Historical background
Weddings are a theme which the artists explored in depth. Of interest are the various details showing the different rituals followed by the various communities to which the artists’ patrons belonged.
Date: 19th century
Description: Dakshayajna (Daksha’s sacrifice);Top row: Shiva enthroned and female devotee; Shiva on Mount Kailasa flanked by ascetics. The rest of the row has disappeared. Bottom row: On the right, Himavan and Mena (?) in their city. On the left: the wedding of Shiva and Parvati at the presence of Ganesha, Himavan, and other deities.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle
Date: 19th century
Description: Dakshayajna (Daksha’s sacrifice);Top row: The wedding of Shiva and Parvati; Himavan and Mena in their city. The gods, among them Vishnu, Brahma (?), Surya and Agni, pay homage to Shiva and Parvati enthroned.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, west aisle
Date: 19th century
Description: The wedding of Nandi and Suyasha at the presence of Shiva.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (W)
Date: 19th century
Description: A wedding scene.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (W)
Date: 19th century
Description: A wedding scene. Probably the wedding of Shiva and Parvati.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (W)
Date: 19th century
Description: Chandra’s wedding.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Than javur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (W)
Date: 19th century
Description: A wedding scene.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (W)
Date: 19th century
Description: A wedding scene.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (E)
Date: 19th century
Description: Surya’s wedding.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (E)
Date: 19th century
Description: Vishnu’s and Lakshmi’s wedding at the presence of Brahma and Agni.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (E)
Date: 19th century
Description: Brahma’s and Sarasvati’s wedding at the presence of Shiva and Vishnu
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (E)
Date: 19th century
Description: Shiva’s wedding at the presence of Brahma and Vishnu.
Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur
Positioning: Brihannayaki shrine, mandapa ceiling, panels skirting the central aisle (E)
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