Archival records from Documentation of endangered temple art of Tamil Nadu (EAP692)

Narasingampatti - Chitrachavadi - Western Wall [17th Century]

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The west wall is depicted with Lord Vishnu worshiped by the king and the Rishis, view of a temple tower, birth scenes of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Satrughna, their learning of war techniques, Rama's visit to Mithila, his breaking of the bow being carri ...

"Adiyamankottai, Chenraya Perumal Temple; General view [17th Century]"

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The exterior and interior general views of the temple and the painting gallery are documented. ...

"Adiyamankottai, Chenraya Perumal temple. First row gallery south [17th...

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The gallery on the south extreme or the gallery. Some of the murals depicting the Mahabharatha epic are completely eroded away and no story could be read except some human figures are visible. ...

"Adiyamankottai, Chenraya Perumal temple - 2nd gallery from south [17th...

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The gallery adjacent north to the south extreme or the gallery - II have the murals depicting Mahabharata, an Indian epic especially the roaming of Pandavas in the forest. The five Pandava brothers had fled to the forest with their mother, Kunti. They live ...

"Adiyamankottai, Chenraya Perumal temple. Third row gallery middle [17th...

File Ref: EAP692/4/1/4

The middle gallery or the central panel depicts the Visvarupa of Lord Krishna. Vishvarupa, Universal form or the Omni-form is considered the supreme form of Lord Vishnu or his Incarnation Krishna. All creatures of the Universe are part of him. He is the in ...

"Adiyamankottai, Chenraya Perumal temple. Fourth row gallery north I ...

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The northern side two galleries of the temple contains late Nayaka period paintings on the Ramayana theme. These imaginative paintings show the influence of folk art in conception and design. The conflict between Rama and Ravana is depicted in great detail ...

"Adiyamankottai, Chenraya Perumal temple. Fifth row gallery north II ...

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The northern side two galleries of the temple contains late Nayaka period paintings on the Ramayana theme. These imaginative paintings show the influence of folk art in conception and design. The conflict between Rama and Ravana is depicted in great detail ...

Stone inscription [17th Century]

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Tirumalai Jain Rock Cut Cave. Outside Rock [16th Century]

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The narrow cell which opens into a flight of steps that leads to a cave is painted in rich tapestry of colours, even in the dark and dingy corners of the cave probably done by the Jain monks who had lived in these caves. The walls are painted with rich col ...