Unidentified Figure - Kerala Mural Archive

Kadavil Thrikkovil, KTK_P002 — Unidentified Figure: full panel view

Detail Photos

Deity: Unidentified Figure Location: Kadavil Thrikkovil Sreekrishna Swamy Temple

Unidentified figure with two hands and an ornate crown. The presence of the upper garment suggests that it is a male figure. One hand rests on the hips, other hand is raised up, perhaps in Vyakhyana mudra. There is another figure behind this figure, who is also not clear.

Narrative

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Not available
Episode: Non-narrative

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure: Unidentified Figure
Iconographic Form: Unidentified Figure
Iconographic Attributes: Not Available
Visual & Formal Features: Hand gesture (mudra), Ornamentation
Rasa: Shanta

Spatial & Architectural

Zone within Temple: Sanctum
Position in Pradakshina Sequence: 2
Adjacent Panels: Dwarapalakan, and Hanuman and Sugriva

Condition & Documentation

Condition: Poor
Deterioration Type: Plaster loss
Restoration Status: Unrestored
Documentation Type: DSLR full panel
Permission Basis: Temple priest
Date of Documentation: 10/05/2025
Artist: Unknown
Identifier: KTK_P002
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.