"Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa, Ceiling West, Southern portion [16th Century]"

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The western portion of the Mandapa's southern part is drawn with different forms of Lord Siva such as Nataraja, Bhairava, Kalyana Sundara, Rishabharudar and Kala Samhara along with his worshipping Rishis. In addition a row of elephants and lions are also seen.

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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:
EAP692/2/1/6
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10 TIFF image
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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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