{"product_id":"bala-skanda-the-young-skanda-puranic-painting-18-24-in-poster","title":"Bala Skanda - The Young Skanda Puranic Painting (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Ravi Varma Press Reproduction)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: India, Karla-Lonavla, Maharashtra | 1899-1903\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis charming and radiant composition presents Bala Skanda-the young Skanda-depicting the beloved Hindu god of war as a tender child, the eldest son of Shiva and Parvati. Portrayed here in his youthful form, Skanda holds his divine spear, the ver, which embodies the very power of his mother Parvati, who is herself an expression of Shakti, the divine feminine essence that animates all creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe young god tenderly clasps the neck of his faithful mount, the peacock, whose magnificent radiant tail feathers fan out behind him like a luminous nimbus, framing the child-deity in a halo of iridescent splendor. The peacock's characteristic qualities of agility and aggression beautifully complement Skanda's role as the commander of the divine armies and the god of war, uniting martial strength with childlike grace in a single tender image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the background of the composition appears one of the many sacred sites dedicated to Skanda across south India, a devotional detail that reflects the print's original purpose. Variants of this image were produced for pilgrims and devotees visiting the numerous temples and holy places sacred to the god, particularly throughout the Tamil lands where Skanda has been especially venerated since the fifth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKnown by many names-Murugan, Kartikeya, Subrahmanya-Skanda remains one of the most cherished deities of south India to this day, and this print captures the affection and reverence in which he is held. Rendered in the vivid palette and refined detailing characteristic of the Karla-Lonavla press tradition, this work offers a warm and devotional vision of the youthful warrior-god.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize: 18 × 24 inches\u003cbr\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003cbr\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving fine linework, the iridescent peacock detailing, and rich color depth true to the original press print\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003cbr\u003eIdeal For: Devotees of Murugan and Skanda, collectors of south Indian devotional art, home altar and puja spaces, and admirers of Puranic iconography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare and radiant depiction of the young Skanda-the beloved warrior-god as a tender child, framed by his peacock's luminous plumage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring home Bala Skanda, a warm and devotional vision of the youthful god of war and his radiant peacock mount. Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":53952783712572,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53952783745340,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53952783778108,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53952783810876,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/BalaSkanda18X24.svg?v=1785497918","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/bala-skanda-the-young-skanda-puranic-painting-18-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}