Alagar kovil Kallalagar Inner Mandapa Ceiling South [17th Century]

The birth scenes of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Satrughna and their holy bath are shown in the inner mandapa ceiling south. The new borns are shown to Dasaratha followed by the distribution of sweets to the citizens. The children are little grown up their play, their sleep, the maids taking care of the kids and their learning with Vasishta rishi is depicted. Then Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Satrughana are learning elephant, horse riding in addition learning the warrior methods such as bow and arrow. After Visvamitra approach Dasaratha to send his children to protect his sacrificial spot.