The ceilings of Natya, Maha and Mukha Mandapams at the Veerabhadra swamy temple are filled with murals depicting the tales of Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Puranas. These are made with natural pigments. Men/Women portrayed in these paintings seem to make a fashion statement, each one with a unique attire and head-gear/hair-do.
The ceiling of Maha Mandapam has an enormous painting of Veerabhadra, 25x14 ft, (possibly the largest in Asia) with Virupanna and Veeranna standing either side.
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| Parvathi getting ready for the wedding with the help of her maidens |
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| Lord Shiva with the guests at his wedding venue |
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| Vatapatrasai Krishna |
An archaeology team from Hyderabad were assessing the murals for their damage. Speaking to them, I got a chance to climb the makeshift arrangement and have a look at the murals up-close and also view the Mandapam from a rare perspective.
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