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Project / Collection Documentation of endangered temple art of Tamil Nadu Level [40] File

11. EAP692/2/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/2/1/1
Title:
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa, Ceiling Central [16th Century]
Scope & Content:
The central portion of this Mandapa shows a scene of celestial marriage of Siva with Goddess Meenakshi. On the two sides of the marriage scene are seen Queen Mangammal and his Dalavay (officer). On the Southern and Northern sides of this scene are shown the Digvijaya (Victorious acts) of Meenaksh...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
16th Century
Extent:
6 TIFF image

12. EAP692/2/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/2/1/2
Title:
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa, Ceiling East [16th Century]
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
16th Century
Extent:
4 TIFF images

13. EAP692/2/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/2/1/3
Title:
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa, Ceiling North [16th Century]
Scope & Content:
The northern portion of this Mandapa shows the scene of the digvijaya (victorious acts) of Meenakshi defeating with the guardians of directions such as Kubera, Vayu, Varuna and the other is eroded.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
16th Century
Extent:
9 TIFF images

14. EAP692/2/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/2/1/4
Title:
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa, Ceiling South [16th Century]
Scope & Content:
The sourthern portion of this Mandapa shows the scene of the digvijaya (victorious acts) of Meenakshi defeating with the guardians of directions such as Indira, Agni, Yama and Nirundu and the other is eroded and an image of the bird is also seen.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
16th Century
Extent:
9 TIFF image

15. EAP692/2/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/2/1/5
Title:
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa, Ceiling West, Northern portion [16th Century]
Scope & Content:
The western portion of the Mandapa's nothern part shows different forms of Lord Siva, His Consort Parvati, Vishnu, Brahma and Rishis.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
16th Century
Extent:
2 TIFF image

16. EAP692/2/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/2/1/6
Title:
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa, Ceiling West, Southern portion [16th Century]
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
16th Century
Extent:
10 TIFF image

17. EAP692/2/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/2/1/7
Title:
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswara temple, Unjal Mandapa. General
Scope & Content:
Creators: Nayak Kings of Madurai
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
1 TIFF image

18. EAP692/3/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/3/1/1
Title:
Narasingampatti - Chitrachavadi - General View [17th Century]
Scope & Content:
The Chitra Chavadi or the Choultry with drawings found in the middle of the Narasingampatti village is in a very dilapidated condition and half of it has been destroyed. The Ramayana murals found on the western and northern walls are also damaged because of human activity and weathering. The phys...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
17th Century
Extent:
10 TIFF images

19. EAP692/3/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/3/1/2
Title:
Narasingampatti - Chitrachavadi - Northern wall [17th Century]
Scope & Content:
The northern wall of the Chitra Chavadi are seen with the murals of Rama's contact with Vanara, Ravana abducting Sita taking the form of an aged Brahmin, Hanuman at Lanka and war scenes.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
17th Century
Extent:
24 TIFF images

20. EAP692/3/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP692/3/1/3
Title:
Narasingampatti - Chitrachavadi - Western Wall [17th Century]
Scope & Content:
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 carried by four attendants, followed by his ma...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
17th Century
Extent:
39 TIFF images