{"product_id":"rukmangada-and-mohini-raja-ravi-varma-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","title":"Rukmangada and Mohini - Raja Ravi Varma Puranic Painting (16 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Ravi Varma Reproduction, Oil on Canvas)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: Raja Ravi Varma | 1899\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 dramatic and emotionally charged composition presents Rukmangada and Mohini, a poignant narrative drawn from the Narada Purana, capturing a moment of profound moral conflict and unwavering devotion. Painted by Raja Ravi Varma in 1899, this masterwork depicts the agonizing dilemma faced by King Rukmangada, a devout follower of Lord Vishnu renowned for his strict observance of the sacred Ekadashi fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe narrative behind this scene is one of piety tested to its very limits. Jealous of the king's steadfast devotion, Lord Indra dispatched the enchanting damsel Mohini to distract Rukmangada from his religious observance. Besotted by her beauty, the king rashly promised to fulfill any wish she desired-whereupon Mohini issued a cruel command: that he either break his sacred vow by eating on the day of Ekadashi, or else behead his own beloved son, Dharmangada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this heart-wrenching composition, Ravi Varma captures the terrible moment of decision. The king stands at the center-left, sword in hand, his face lifted in anguished appeal to the heavens, torn between his sacred vow and his love for his child. Before him, the young prince Dharmangada stands with remarkable composure, valiantly offering his own life rather than allowing his father to break his sacred oath-a stunning embodiment of dharmic courage. To the right, the child's mother has fainted in horror, collapsing into the arms of an attendant, while Mohini and the assembled court look on with sorrow and unease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRavi Varma's masterful academic realism-visible in the rich palace architecture, the expressive faces, the luminous fall of light, and the intricately rendered textiles-transforms this tale into a powerful meditation on the supreme value of devotion, the sanctity of one's word, and the extraordinary lengths to which true faith may be tested. It stands among the artist's most emotionally profound narrative works.\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 the luminous tonal depth, fine detailing, and emotional richness true to the original Ravi Varma oil painting\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: Vaishnava practitioners, collectors of Raja Ravi Varma art, lovers of emotionally profound Puranic narratives, and admirers of classical Indian oil painting\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 profoundly moving Ravi Varma masterwork-the agonizing devotion of King Rukmangada, capturing faith, sacrifice, and dharmic courage in a single dramatic frame.\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 Rukmangada and Mohini, a powerful and moving depiction of devotion tested to its very limits. 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":53961403498812,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53961403531580,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53961403564348,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53961403597116,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/RukmangadaandMohini16X24.png?v=1785831604","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/rukmangada-and-mohini-raja-ravi-varma-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}