Painting of the temple and sanctum of the <PERSON> temple on Srirangam island, Tamil Nadu. Vi??u as <PERSON> is depicted lying on the seven-hooded serpent <PERSON>. In the top right corner is depicted the circular tank distinctive of Srirangam. The scene is set against a deep red background enlivened at the top by a garland of lotus blossoms and a draped curtain. Below the image of <PERSON> is the processional image of Vi??u flanked by two consorts, each seated in European fashion on a throne. On laid and water-marked European paper, dated 1816.