HISTORICAL PAINTING BY A.ROY)
PREFACE
This is a common legend prevailed in Kerala (south most part of INDIA)
It is widely believed that, It would have been happened in fourth or fifth
century AD. The transition period of religion Buddhism to Hinduism,
Later part of this we acquaints with each personality in brief
SOME DETAILS ABOUT THE SUBJECT
Vararuchi one of the nine scholars in the royal assembly of the emperor
Vikramadithia. One day Vararuchi was asked to find which of the verses
in the Epic "Ramayana" is the best. But he could not, So he set out an
expedition to find out the above. In his expedition he happened to marry a
Paraya (a Tribe in Kerala) lady whose name was Panchami she
bore twelve children for him . As it was destined she could not brought up
none of them.
VARARUCHI COMES TO KERALA
As he entered to Kerala its natural beauty haunted his mind so that his
expedition might have been broken.(see the attached painting). But his
self restraining power maintained his soul to its goal. The two ladies and
peacock in his left side denotes charming things on the Earth. Diverting
from left side he strode towards the right (Banyan tree)
where the Eternity and Wisdom exists.
PANCHAMI GETS A SHELTER
As it was destined Panchimi was given up by her mother and left her to
sail on a raft made of plantain, Fortunately enough she was rescued
by her step mother ( she was a brahmin ). The vulture in the left side
make us to think what would have happened if Panchami was
not rescued.
AGNIHOTHRI CONSOLING HIS WIFE
Eldest son of Vararuchi who was brought up by a Brahmin family. This
scene is when Pakkanar(another son) bought a present to Agnihothri.
(it was the custom among the brothers they should carry presents to
the eldest when they are gathered for the 'Sradham of their father)
It was a udder of a cow, That rare present was enough for Agnihothri's
wife to scream. She was consoled by her husband.
PAKKANAR'S NIRVANA (SALVATION)
One day after the toiling job of vending bamboo baskets pakknar took rest,
He leaned against his walking-stick which was fixed on earth. The rest
lasted forever. Creepers encircled him with his walking-stick and gradually
became a tree. One Raven came to his left shoulder (Usually Ravens are
associated with ceremonies after death, moreover it never comes on
a live man).
RAJAKAN (LAUNDRY MAN)
Rajakan, a Laundry man by profession. He used to begin his job early in
the morning. Loaded with soiled cloths on both (he himself and his
donkey)
penetrates the
a smile of good hope.
PERUMTHACHAN
Perumthachan was brought up by a carpenter family. In this scene we find
Perumthachan is observing an Idol that he has just completed, He is
much satisfied by his work that made him to ignore the scenic beauty
around him.
PANANAR (SAGA TELLER)
Pananar a saga teller by profession, He had a improvised method for it.
In this scene pananar is very much delighted by the beautiful nature, that
made him to sing, probably the same might have been inspired the
cowboy too.
NARANATH BRANDHAN
Brandhan means insane person, He is so called because of the deeds.
In every morning he starts rolling up a big boulder to the peak of a hill
by the noon he usually reaches the apex, From there he lets the boulder
to roll down. According to him some people's fate are like this, They hoard
money intending to live their rest of life peacefully, When they have
enough of money God asks for their life as the same fate of the
descending boulder. In this scene we see the insane refreshes
while he is rolling up the boulder.
VALLON
It is strongly believed that the same Vallon is the Thiruvullavar of Tamil
-nadu (author of Thirukkural). Here we see Vallon is thinking of the next
line of his verse as he was a poet. The shadow casts on the wall behind
him gives special attention to him. The owl indicates his wisdom.
VADUTHALA NAIR
Exponent in Martial arts 'Kalari' . As he sitting on a chair he puts his arm
over his pet (a Leopard) In this posture he reveals his braveness. Behind
him we see Poothara (a corner chosen to worship the deity of Kalari). The
light from Poothara casts shadows of all objects.
AKAVOOR CHATHAN
He is a dependent of a Brahmin Illam(house where Brahmins live) called
Akavoor. He and his master used to visit a temple every morning. For
this they had to cross a river. They used a big vessel like boat
carved from a
UPPU KOOTAN (SALT VENDER)
Brought up by Muslim parents. He enjoyed the company of small children
to play with. He usually offers them sweets, This sweets attracted many
children. He is a salt merchant by occupation. See the big bag on his
shoulder loaded with salt, that has to be sold out.
KARAKKAL MATHA
Only sister for the eleven brothers. She is an exponent in music and a
devotee of Lord Siva. That is why her ornaments took the shape of
Serpent.
We can
entire
VAYILLAKUNNILAPPAN ( A MOUTH LESS GOD)
Twelfth son of Panchami, As destined he did not have mouth that is the
cause of agony of the mother. She could not feed her child as the cow
does to its calf. So Vararuchi consecrated him on a hill and let
the people to
ABOUT THE ARTIST
likes
amalgamation
past fifteen years, As
arena for his art carrier, he
Studio near to Silent Valley
and has one child.
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