{"product_id":"mayur-arud-saraswati-raja-ravi-varma-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","title":"Mayur Arud Saraswati - Raja Ravi Varma Puranic Painting (16 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Ravi Varma Press Reproduction)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: Raja Ravi Varma | Circa 1900 | Ravi Varma Press, Karli\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 radiant and rare composition presents Mayur Arud Saraswati-the goddess Saraswati seated upon her peacock mount-one of three celebrated depictions of the goddess of learning produced by the Ravi Varma Press, and among the rarest. Draped in pure white with a red blouse, crowned and adorned with jewelled ornaments, Saraswati is portrayed gracefully playing her veena as she rests upon the resplendent peacock, its magnificent plumage fanning out behind her in a glorious display of iridescent color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe birth of Saraswati is beautifully described in the 43rd chapter of the Brahma Purana, where she is said to have emerged from the sublime, sattvic face of Brahma. When she asked the creator who she was and what her purpose would be, Brahma named her Saraswati and gave her three sacred duties-to reside at the tip of the tongue and dance upon the speech of the learned, to flow upon the earth in the form of a sacred river, and to dwell eternally alongside Brahma himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis print faithfully follows the iconographic description of Saraswati as found in the 50th chapter of the Agni Purana, where the goddess is depicted attired in white, playing the veena with two of her hands while holding the aksha-mala (a string of pearls) and the pustaka (book) in her others-the emblems of meditation, knowledge, and the eternal wisdom of the scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhile the earliest religious texts do not assign a vahana (mount) to Saraswati, later traditions provide for either a swan or a peacock. In this particularly rare rendering, Ravi Varma depicts her seated upon the peacock-a symbol of beauty, grace, and the mastery of pride-set against a serene landscape of lotus-strewn waters and distant hills. The composition stands as a beautiful and uncommon vision of the goddess of wisdom, learning, music, and the arts.\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\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 16 × 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving fine linework, the iridescent peacock detailing, and rich color depth true to the original Ravi Varma Press print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal For: Devotees of Saraswati, students and lovers of music and the arts, home altar and puja spaces, and admirers of Ravi Varma Press iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 Ravi Varma classic-Saraswati seated upon her peacock, embodying wisdom, learning, and the beauty of the arts.\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 Mayur Arud Saraswati, a rare and auspicious vision of the goddess of learning upon her resplendent peacock. Available in 16 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":53961372139836,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53961372172604,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53961372205372,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53961372238140,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/SaraswationPeacock16X24.svg?v=1785827427","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/mayur-arud-saraswati-raja-ravi-varma-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}