Woman Carrying a Basket of Lotuses - Kerala Mural Archive

Detail Photos

Living Tradition · The Present Day

Location: Thalore Mahadeva Temple Theme: Non-narrative

An unknown woman is depicted carrying a lotus in one hand and a basket full of lotus blossoms in another. She stands on a pedestal and there are short decorative pillars on her either side. There are floral motifs covering the bottom of the panel. There is a bird resembling a peacock atop one of the pillars.

Narrative

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Decorative/genre figure, not a named deity.

Iconography

Iconographic Attributes: Golden-skinned woman is depicted standing in an upright position adorned with a lot of ornaments from head to toe. She has long flowing hair adorned with flowers and carries a bunch of lotuses in a basket. Her other hand holds a lotus bud. There are two decorative pillars on either side of her, with a bird resembling a peacock atop one of them.
Visual & Formal Features: Facial expression detail, Floral motifs, Ornamentation, Pillar design
Rasa: Shanta

Spatial & Architectural

Temple: Sanctum
Zone within Temple: Sanctum
Position in Pradakshina Sequence: 13
Adjacent Panels: Swayamvara Parvathi, Shaktipanchakshari

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_P013
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.