{"product_id":"samudra-manthan-puranic-churning-of-the-ocean-painting-18-24-in-poster","title":"Samudra Manthan - Puranic Churning of the Ocean Painting (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Chromolithograph)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: Ravi Udaya-Vijaya Press, Ghatkopar | 1914\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 grand and dynamic composition presents the Samudra Manthan-the great churning of the cosmic ocean-one of the most epic and symbolically rich narratives in all of Puranic literature. The scene captures the momentous collective effort of the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) as they work together to churn the primordial Ocean of Milk in their quest for amrita, the divine nectar of immortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt the heart of the composition rises Mount Mandara, employed as the great churning rod, around which the serpent king Vasuki is coiled to serve as the churning rope. The gods, arranged on one side, grasp the serpent's tail, while the demons on the opposite side hold its head, both teams pulling in rhythmic alternation to rotate the mountain and churn the vast waters. Presiding over the entire cosmic endeavor is Lord Vishnu, who in his Kurma (tortoise) avatar supports the sinking mountain upon his back, stabilizing the churning from beneath the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom the churning waters emerge the fabled treasures and beings of the Samudra Manthan-among them the goddess Lakshmi, the divine physician Dhanvantari bearing the pot of amrita, celestial beings, and sacred objects-alongside the terrible poison Halahala, which Lord Shiva would famously consume to save creation. The narrative embodies profound spiritual truths: that great rewards require immense collective effort, and that even the forces of good and evil must sometimes cooperate in the churning of existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduced by the Ravi Udaya-Vijaya Press of Ghatkopar in 1914, this chromolithograph renders the vast mythic tableau in vivid color and energetic detail, capturing both the drama and the cosmic scale of one of Hinduism's most beloved and philosophically resonant legends.\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, rich color saturation, and the intricate figural detailing of the original 1914 chromolithograph\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003cbr\u003eIdeal For: Vaishnava practitioners, collectors of early Indian chromolithographs, lovers of epic Puranic narratives, and admirers of classical devotional art\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 epic 1914 chromolithograph-the cosmic churning of the ocean rendered in vivid detail, capturing one of Hinduism's grandest legends.\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 Samudra Manthan, a timeless depiction of the churning of the ocean and the eternal quest for immortality. 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":53952778567996,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53952778600764,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53952778633532,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53952778666300,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/SamudraManthan18x24.svg?v=1785497048","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/samudra-manthan-puranic-churning-of-the-ocean-painting-18-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}