Sreeraman - Kerala Mural Archive

Alangad, ASG_P035 — Sreeraman: detail view

Detail Photos

Alangad, ASG_P035 — Sreeraman: full panel view

Deity: Sreeraman Location: Alangad Sree Santana Gopala Murthy Temple Theme: Non-narrative Visual Feature: Background pattern Visual Feature: Facial expression detail Visual Feature: Hand gesture (mudra)Visual Feature: Ornamentation

This is the image of Lord Rama standing upright with a bow in his left hand and a quiver full of arrows on his shoulder. There is a chair behind him, as well as curtains and a pillar.

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure: Sreeraman
Iconographic Form: Sreeraman
Iconographic Attributes: Blue-skinned Sri Rama with a yellow dhoti. Left hand, left hand holding a bow that is stringed. Right hand holding onto his hips. There is a quiver full of arrows visible above his shoulder. He is wearing a crown on his forehead. He has a shoulder-length hair. Behind him is a blue-colored chair with ornate finishings. There is a curtain on the backdrop as well as a pillar.
Rasa: Shanta

Spatial & Architectural

Position in Pradakshina Sequence: 35
Adjacent Panels: Mahalakshmi (2) and Sreekrishnaleela

Narrative

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Sri Rama is the seventh avatar or incarnation of Vishnu. He was born to slay Ravana, the Asura king of Lanka. He was born as the son of Dasharatha and Kausalya. Dasharatha was the ruler of Ayodhya. He was married to Sita, whom Ravana kidnapped while he was in exile. Rama took the help of the Vanaras to retrieve his wife and defeated Ravana in the process.
Episode: Non narrative

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_P035
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.