Rama is regarded as the seventh avatara of Lord Vishnu and Ramayana is regarded as one of the greatest works of Indian Literature.
Tanjore king Raghunata Nayaka (1600-1634 AD) was a great devotee of Sri Rama. There is a story that once the king ordered to dig a tank in Darasuram and the idols of Rama and Sita were found here. Inspired by discovery, the king ordered to his minister Govinda Dikshitar to build three temples of Rama in three places - Kumbakonam, Srirangam and Rama Sethu.
Following is the Ramayana series coins set with image of king Raghunatha Nayaka in Anjali Mudra position on the Reverse.
Ramaswamy
temple, Kumbakonam:
This
temple was built by Tanjore king Raghunata Nayaka (1600-1634 AD) who was great
devotee of Sri Rama. It is said that Govinda Dikshitar, the minister of the
king, was in charge for the construction of this temple.
Ramaswami
temple is almost in the center of the town and faces north. There is large
Raja-gopura, which leads to Mahamandapa, comprising massive columns profusely
decorated with sculptures. Each pillar is a master piece of art.
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The
portait of Raghunatha nayak is also found in the temple. The best image of
Raghunatha nayak finds place in the pillar of the Mantapa of Ramaswamy temple
at Kumbakonam. This Sculpture is in the human size. He worships God with the
sword hugged to his chest. The images of his wives Kalavathy and
senjulakshmamma are also placed.
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