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The Muckunda Murals in the Tyagarajasvami Temple, Tiruvarur

The Muckunda Murals in the Tyagarajasvami Temple, Tiruvarur

By (author) V K Rajamani
By (author) David Shulman

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The Tyagarajasvami Temple in Tiruvarur, a major historic site in the heart of the Tamil country, has preserved among its many treasures, a set of ceiling paintings from the 17th century.
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The Tyagarajasvami Temple in Tiruvarur, a major historic site in the heart of the Tamil country, has preserved among its many treasures a set of ceiling paintings from the 17th century. These magnificent paintings tell the story of Mucukunda, the monkey-faced Chola king who established Lord Tyagaraja in the Tiruvarur temple. They also offer tantalizing glimpses of daily life, material culture, flora and fauna, temple architecture and ritual performance from this period. Contents:
Introducing Tyagaraja Vitivitankan Mucukunda, the Monkey-Faced Chola How Tyagaraja came to Tiruvarur Ajapa and unmanl The Paintings Listening to the Silent Echo of the Murals at Tiruvarur
The Tyagarajasvami Temple in Tiruvarur, a major historic site in the heart of the Tamil country, has preserved among its many treasures a set of ceiling paintings from the 17th century. These magnificent paintings tell the story of Mucukunda, the monkey-faced Chola king who established Lord Tyagaraja in the Tiruvarur temple. They also offer tantalizing glimpses of daily life, material culture, flora and fauna, temple architecture and ritual performance from this period.

 

Specifications
Publisher
Mapin Publishing
ISBN
9781935677192
Published
14th Feb 2012
Binding
Hardback
Territory
USA & Canada
Size
9.28 in x 9.38 in
Pages
148 Pages
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