Tmmrw our Arvind is going to talk on Pan India paintings - had sneak peak and he as assembled a spectacular array of art - must watch for all art enthusiasts
Pleased to advise that i will be presenting a detailed illustrated talk on the Chola paintings of the Tanjore big temple this sat -29th dec 2012 @ Tatvaloka @ Eldams Road - 10 Am to 12 noon. Its an open for all talk and please feel free to forward attached invite to friends who might be interested as well
This is my longest on the specific subject - am preparing myself to showcase every facet of the Emperor's masterpiece and hope you will all try and make it to the talk.
Am one among the many silent observers of this forum.
It was a wonderful presentation that you gave us today as part of Tamil Heritage Kutcheri 2012.Cheers to your dedicated effort and thanks to Tamil Heritage Kutcheri for providing the platform.
Just few questions....
1.Is there any mention of Nambiyaandar Nambi anywhere in the paintings or sculptures of periyakovil?
2.You had pointed out that, detailed descriptions of even very small contributions made by many of them were listed out but there is no mention ofKaruvurthevar anywhere,Is it conclusive that he was not a contemporary of RRC...?
3.The Tripuranthaka depiction where the demons get converted to Buddhism and then Lord Shiva kills them is an imaginary story right?
2) I did not say that they were not contemporaries: just that there is no epigraphical evidence. As venkat pointed out his tiruvisaipa is sung as the big temple was being consecrated..like a first person account. But there is no colaborative reference fm rrc's records.