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The paintings must have been added between the 15th-17th centuries on the walls probably during Vijayanagar period and on the ceilings during Chola period. The paintings are of various geometrical and other designs, besides Samavasaraṇa (is the divinely constructed celestial assembly hall from w...
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 colours depicting deities, symbols, their id...