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Project / Collection Documentation of endangered temple art of Tamil Nadu Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP896/4 Subject Weapons

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP896/4
Title:: Pattisvaram Siva Dhenupurisvara and Amman Gnanabigai temple
Scope & Content:: It is an unique and move away from the legendary story according to which Lord Muruga was born out of a flame from Lord Siva’s third eye and it’s unique and not seen in any other art work in Tamil Nadu. The figures shown are tall and very big in size.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1500-1700
Extent:: 223 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP896/4/12
Title:: Pattisvaram Dhenupurisvara Siva Temple - Gallery South Wall
Scope & Content:: It is believed that the Bhairavar here blesses his devotees with protection from enemies, good health and cure from any venomous bite. Lord Pattiswara blesses His devotees with peace of mind and career advancement.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1500-1892
Extent:: 19 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP896/4/12/17
Title:: Courtly Figure with Dagger at his waist along with the Arabs present a bow to the king
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1500-1909
Extent:: 1 TIFF image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP896/4/13
Title:: Pattisvaram Dhenupurisvara Siva Temple - Gallery South Ceiling
Scope & Content:: The Siva temple ceiling of the South gallery has the murals of temples found on the North and South banks of River Cauvery. In addition there are also scenes of life at Cauvery River, Bathing, Fishing at Cauvery and the sale of the fish at the market
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1500-1912
Extent:: 24 TIFF images

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