Parasuraman - Kerala Mural Archive

Parashurama sitting on a rock holding a Parashu or axe in his right hand and his left hand rests on his thighs. Most of the panel is damaged.

Primary Deity/Figure: Parasuraman
Iconographic Form: Parasuraman (Vishnu's incarnation)
Iconographic Attributes: Parashurama with a beard and mustache, wearing a yellow dhoti and a red uttariya, is holding an axe in his right hand. His other hand is resting on his thighs. Most of the panel has been damaged.
Rasa: Shanta

Position in Pradakshina Sequence: 26
Adjacent Panels: Krishna defeating an Elephant, and Vishnu with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Parashurama is the son of the Renuka and Jamadagni. He is considered as one of the incarnations or avatars of Vishnu. He was born to get rid of Kshatriyas, whose arrogance was becoming unbearable to other people. He is the guru of Karna in archery and is considered one of the Chiranjivis or immortals. He is an ardent devotee of Shiva and stopped Sri Rama on his way to Ayodhya because Sreerama broke Shiva's bow, the Triambaka.
Episode: Non narrative

Condition: Fair
Deterioration Type: Pigment loss
Restoration Status: Unrestored
Documentation Type: DSLR full panel
Permission Basis: Temple authorities
Date of Documentation: 08/08/2024
Artist: Neelakantan Ilayath
Identifier: ASG_P026
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