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Painting being an important medium for the expression of visual fantasies from the prehistoric times, the artists of Andhra during the medieval period under the royal patronage decorated the walls and ceilings of the temples in different colours choosing mostly the epic thems to showcase the moral and ethical values besides extolling the greatness of the Gods and Goddesses. Focussing mainly on the iconographical and cultural perspectives, this book documents the mural paintings of Andhra region in a comprehensive manner. The study discusses the different marrative modes and strategies used in the portrayal of the epics scenes and legends by the articles besides comparing them with the neighbouring regions. The significance of the volume lies in documenting the mural paintings which may go into oblivion owing to their poor state of preservation, by way to preparings an inventory as well as its detailed analysis supported by the line drawings and photographs which throws a welcome light on the several historival and religious aspects since history, sociology, religion and culture are infused in these mural paintings with local flavor.