Image of Narada, blue skinned and holding a veena in his hand. He has a long black beard.
Narrative
Textual Source
Non-narrative
Mythological Tale
Narada is one of the main sages depicted at various Puranas or epics. He is known to be a good musician and is always depicted with a veena in his hands.
Episode
Non narrative
Iconography
Primary Deity/Figure
Narada
Iconographic Form
Narada
Iconographic Attributes
Blue-skinned Narada holding a veena in his hand and an accordion-like musical instrument in his other hand. He is wearing a rudraksha mala, or string of rudraksha pearls. He has his hair held up in a bun, mustache and long black beard, yellow lower cloth.
Visual & Formal Features
Background pattern, Facial expression detail, Hand gesture (mudra), Ornamentation
Rasa
Shanta
Spatial & Architectural
Position in Pradakshina Sequence
2
Adjacent Panels
Vishnu and Matsya
Condition & Documentation
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_P002
Rights / Notes
These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.
