{"product_id":"sringeri-sharada-c-muddayya-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","title":"Sringeri Sharada - C. Muddayya Puranic Painting (16 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Ravi Varma Press Reproduction)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: C. Muddayya | Circa 1915 | Ravi Varma Press, Malavli\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 resplendent and devotionally rich composition presents Sringeri Sharada-the beloved presiding deity of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, the sacred Shankar Math established by Sri Adi Shankara-depicted as the goddess Sharada, the embodiment of wisdom, learning, and divine knowledge. Painted by the artist C. Muddayya, this work stands as one of the most cherished and popular devotional images to emerge from the celebrated Ravi Varma Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goddess is portrayed enthroned in regal splendor beneath an ornate golden arch crowned by a serpent canopy and a crescent moon, seated upon a magnificent throne framed by carved lions. Adorned in a richly patterned golden saree with layers of jewelled ornaments, garlands, and a tall crown, Sharada radiates serene majesty. In her hands she holds the sacred emblems of divine knowledge and grace-a lotus blossom and the gesture of blessing-affirming her role as the goddess who bestows wisdom upon her devotees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs the presiding deity of Sringeri, one of the four cardinal mathas established by Adi Shankara in the eighth century to preserve and propagate the sacred wisdom of the Vedas and Advaita philosophy, Sharada holds a place of profound reverence. She is venerated as the goddess of learning and the very source of enlightening knowledge, worshipped by generations of seekers, scholars, and devotees drawn to the sacred seat of the Shankaracharya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis print exemplifies the Ravi Varma Press tradition of preserving the signatures of its contributing artists, allowing this treasured devotional image to be attributed to the hand of C. Muddayya. Rendered with intricate ornamental detail, luminous gold tones, and a decorative floral border, the composition captures the full sacred grandeur of one of south India's most revered goddess forms.\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, luminous gold ornamentation, 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 Sharada and Adi Shankara, followers of the Sringeri Math, home altar and puja spaces, and admirers of south Indian devotional 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 resplendent Muddayya classic-the goddess Sringeri Sharada enthroned in golden splendor, embodying wisdom, learning, 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 Sringeri Sharada, a treasured vision of the presiding goddess of the sacred Sringeri Math. 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":53961375220028,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53961375252796,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53961375285564,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53961375318332,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/SharadaofSringeri16X24.png?v=1785828479","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/sringeri-sharada-c-muddayya-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}