"Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa, Ceiling East [16th Century]"

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The eastern portion of this Mandapa shows the scene of Goddess Meenakshi gifting the Royal Sceptre Queen Mangammal. Along with Rani Mangammal are seen his Dalavay (officer) and other dignitaries.

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Creation date:
16th Century
Languages:
Tamil
Scripts:
Tamil
Content type:
Painting
Originals information:
The originals are from the Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple.
Reference:
EAP692/2/1/2
Level:
File
Extent:
4 TIFF images
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  1. Project EAP692:
    Documentation of endangered temple art of Tamil Nadu
  2. Collection EAP692/2:
    Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple [16th Century]
  3. Collection EAP692/2/1:
    Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple [16th Century]
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