{"product_id":"shriyal-raja-b-r-kumbhar-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","title":"Shriyal Raja - B.R. Kumbhar Puranic Painting (16 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Ravi Varma Press Reproduction)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: B.R. Kumbhar | Circa 1926 | Ravi Varma Press, Malavli-Lonavla\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 tender and devotionally rich composition presents Shriyal Raja-the legendary king renowned for his supreme devotion and sacrifice-depicted here in a moving scene of humble reverence before Lord Shiva, who has come to test the depth of his faith. Painted by the artist B.R. Kumbhar, this work exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of the many gifted painters who contributed to the celebrated Ravi Varma Press, their signatures preserved on select prints to honor their authorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe legend of Shriyal Raja (also known as Siriyala or Chiruthonda Nayanar) is among the most poignant tales of devotion in Shaiva tradition. To test the king's unwavering faith, Lord Shiva appeared before him in the guise of a wandering ascetic and demanded the ultimate sacrifice-that the royal family offer their own beloved son as a meal. In their absolute surrender to the divine will, the king, his queen, and their son consented without hesitation, and it was through this supreme act of devotion that Shiva revealed himself and restored the child, blessing the family for their boundless faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this composition, Shiva is seated to the right in the guise of a matted-haired ascetic-crowned with the crescent moon, holding his trishula and damaru, a serpent coiled about his form-extending his hand toward the devoted royal family. The crowned king stands with hands folded in reverent prayer, accompanied by his queen draped in a deep blue saree, while their young son kneels devotedly before the lord, hands pressed together in humble supplication. Fresh flowers and offerings adorn the low table between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRendered in B.R. Kumbhar's warm academic style-with soft modeling, expressive devotion, and richly detailed palace ornamentation-this print captures the profound emotional and spiritual weight of the tale, offering a moving vision of faith, sacrifice, and the boundless grace bestowed upon the truly devoted.\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, soft tonal modeling, 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: Shaiva practitioners, lovers of devotional legends, home altar and puja spaces, and admirers of academic Puranic art\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 moving B.R. Kumbhar classic-the supreme devotion of Shriyal Raja before Lord Shiva, capturing faith, sacrifice, and divine grace.\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 Shriyal Raja, a tender and reverent depiction of one of Shaiva tradition's most moving tales of devotion. 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":53961397076284,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53961397109052,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53961397141820,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53961397174588,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/Shriyalraja16X24.svg?v=1785831365","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/shriyal-raja-b-r-kumbhar-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}