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kerala is among the best locations in the entire world to view murals based on ancient Indian mythology . The exquisite techniques on display have evoked a wide range of emotions in historians and travellers alike. While some date back to the 8th century, a majority have been traced to the time period between the 15th and 19th centuries. Temples and palaces contain some of the finest drawing of stories from Hindu Mythology. The tales of ancient heroes have been bring in such a majestic and surreal style, that one is immediately made aware of the sheer genius on display. The pigments, gum, brushes etc. are all taken from plants or natural minerals and add to the look of the completed artwork. The oldest murals of Kerala are found in the Thirunandikkara Cave Temple and the largest mural panel in Kerala - the Gajendra Moksha - is at the Krishnapuram Palace near Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district. One can view several great trasformation of the Ramayana and the Bhagavathathat are preserved at the Mattancherry Palace in Ernakulam. Notably, the murals of the Shiva Temple in Ettumanoor provide insight into the initial forms of Dravidian mural art.