Most of this archive documents murals centuries old — painted by artists whose names were never recorded, for temples that have stood for generations. Thalore is different, and deliberately included: its murals were painted in the twenty-first century, by a named, living artist. Alongside the historic sites, it is here to show that the Kerala mural tradition is not only something to be preserved — it is something being practised now.
Thalore Mahadeva Temple, tucked into a quiet corner of Thrissur district, is home to a series of Kerala mural paintings composed by artist Sentil. Rendered in vivid colour, the murals heighten the temple’s devotional atmosphere across twenty-two panels. The sequence draws on episodes from the Dakshayagam, Kiratharjuneeyam, and Girijakalyanam, alongside recurring figures such as Nataraja, Sasthav, and the Ganapati Pooja.
The Panels
Click any panel to view its individual entry — motif, description, and full documentation.
