{"product_id":"goddess-matangi-the-tantric-muse-of-speech-wisdom-18-24-in-poster","title":"Goddess Matangi - The Tantric Muse of Speech \u0026 Wisdom (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eBengal Lithograph, Calcutta\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1okhvwl\" data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eRegion \/ Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eKolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India\u003cbr data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eca. 1880–1885\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eTantric Mahavidya print tradition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\" data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eThis striking lithograph depicts \u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMatangi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the Ten Mahavidyas-the esoteric forms of Devi embodying different dimensions of transcendent wisdom. Often regarded as a Tantric manifestation of \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSarasvati\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Matangi governs \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"613\"\u003espeech (vak), music, learning, and artistic expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, making her a patron of refined intellect and creative power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eSeated in a posture of royal ease upon an ornate throne, Matangi radiates both sovereignty and inner stillness. Her form is adorned with elaborate jewelry, a resplendent crown, and a luminous halo that signifies divine ज्ञान (knowledge). 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These attributes reflect her role as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003econtroller of expression and subtle energies\u003c\/strong\u003e, granting mastery over communication and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eHer identity is deeply rooted in Tantric philosophy, where she is associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eoutcaste knowledge, unconventional wisdom, and the transformative power of sound\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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