{"product_id":"mahishasuramardini-durga-slaying-the-buffalo-demon-18-24-in-poster-2","title":"Mahishāsuramardinī - Durgā Slaying the Buffalo Demon (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eIndia | Late 19th–Early 20th Century\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eRegion \/ Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eIndian Subcontinent\u003cbr data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eChromolithograph, c. 1880–1910\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eThis richly detailed chromolithograph presents Goddess Durgā as Mahishāsuramardinī - the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishāsura - framed within an ornate temple-like toraṇa. The composition unfolds like a sacred stage, with the goddess at its radiant center and a host of attendant deities encircling her in reverence. The print belongs to the popular devotional chromolithographs of late colonial India, when sacred imagery entered homes through print culture and transformed everyday spaces into sites of worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eAt the center, Durgā stands poised and powerful upon her lion mount, mid-battle yet composed. Multiple arms radiate outward, each bearing a weapon gifted by the gods — the discus, trident, sword, bow, and conch - symbolizing the collective strength of the divine forces. Her expression remains calm and resolute even as she subdues Mahishāsura, who emerges half-transformed between buffalo and warrior. The scene captures the precise moment of victory, where chaos is restrained and cosmic order restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eSurrounding the central action are accompanying deities and celestial figures who witness and empower the goddess. Their presence reinforces the theological idea that Durgā embodies the unified śakti of all gods. The ornate toraṇa arch above, filled with narrative vignettes and decorative motifs, functions like a temple façade, framing the event as both mythic and eternal. It situates the battle not only in time but in sacred memory - a moment perpetually reenacted during festivals like Navarātri and Durgā Pūjā.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eThe chromolithographic technique heightens the drama through jewel-like color and crisp linework. Golds, reds, and deep blues dominate the palette, creating a sense of ritual splendor. Though mass-produced, such prints carried profound devotional resonance, allowing households to engage with sacred iconography in an intimate, accessible way. The image is both narrative and protective — a reminder of the triumph of dharma over adharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eSize: 18 × 24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003cbr data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving line detail and color vibrancy\u003cbr data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eFinish: Non-glare, museum-grade matte\u003cbr data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eIdeal For: Devotional spaces, Navarātri displays, collectors of mythological prints, classical Indian interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003eThis artwork embodies courage, protection, and the assurance that divine balance prevails over chaos. Its intricate framing and ceremonial composition make it both a spiritual icon and a striking decorative centerpiece - powerful, timeless, and deeply rooted in the visual culture of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003eInvite the victorious presence of Mahishāsuramardinī into your space - a symbol of strength, protection, and cosmic justice.\u003cbr data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003eAvailable in 18 × 24 inches, framed and unframed, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":52801539146044,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":52801539178812,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/18X24Posters193.png?v=1772092923","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/mahishasuramardini-durga-slaying-the-buffalo-demon-18-24-in-poster-2","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}