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Subrahmanya

Living Tradition · The Present Day

The panel shows Subrahmanya standing upright with a vel or spear. He is surrounded by different sages, an apsara and Indra. He is depicted as wearing yellow lower garment, with an ornate crown on his forehead and a vel or spear by his side. He is accompanied by his mount, the peacock. He is venerated by celestial beings like sages, devas and apsaras who hold their palms together in anjali mudra as mark of respect.

Narrative

Textual Source
Non-narrative
Mythological Tale
Subrahmanya is the son of Shiva and Parvathi in mythology. He is the commander of the Deva army and is considered the God of war.
Episode
Subrahmanya

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure
Murukan / Subrahmanya
Secondary Figures
Indra; Sages; Apsara
Iconographic Form
Subrahmanya
Iconographic Attributes
Golden-skinned Murukan is depicted here standing upright with a vel or spear. His left hand is raised in abhaya mudra and his right hand rests on his right hip. His mount, the peacock accompanies him. He is depicted as standing above a pedestal. He is surrounded by a set of sages, apsara, and Indra all showing respect via the anjali mudra.
Visual & Formal Features
Background pattern, Facial expression detail, Floral motifs, Hand gesture (mudra), Ornamentation
Rasa
Shanta

Spatial & Architectural

Temple
Sanctum
Zone within Temple
Sanctum
Position in Pradakshina Sequence
5
Adjacent Panels
Hiranyakashipu Vadham, Kirathasunu

Condition & Documentation

Condition
Excellent
Deterioration Type
None observed
Restoration Status
Unrestored
Documentation Type
DSLR full panel
Permission Basis
Temple authorities
Date of Documentation
22/08/2024
Artist
Senthil
Identifier
THL_P005
Rights / Notes
These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.