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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
