{"product_id":"swami-vivekananda-at-belgaum-historical-portrait-18-24-in-poster","title":"Swami Vivekananda at Belgaum - Historical Portrait (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Historical Photograph)\u003cbr\u003eSubject \/ Date: Swami Vivekananda | October 1892 | Belgaum (S. Mahadev \u0026amp; Son Studio)\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 rare and dignified photograph captures a young Swami Vivekananda during his stay in Belgaum in October 1892-in the years before his historic journey to the West-seated in composed elegance in the wandering monk phase of his life, when he traversed the length and breadth of India as a parivrajaka (itinerant ascetic). It stands among the earliest surviving photographs of the great Vedanta master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe image owes its existence to Haripada Mitra, one of Swamiji's hosts in Belgaum, who was deeply moved upon first meeting him. In his reminiscences, Haripada recalled encountering \"a serene figure with his eyes flashing like lightning,\" clad in an ochre robe, Maharashtrian sandals strapped upon his feet, and an ochre turban upon his head-a figure so impressive that it remained vivid in his memory for the rest of his life. So profound was the encounter that Haripada and his wife accepted Swamiji as their guru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNotably, Swamiji was reluctant to be photographed. It was only after Haripada's persistent and earnest requests-\"a long-drawn tussle,\" as he described it-that the young monk finally consented, and this treasured portrait was made at the studio of S. Mahadev \u0026amp; Son, photographed by Govinda Shrinivas Welling. The small wooden stand visible at the left of the frame was long preserved at the studio, a quiet relic of this historic sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRadiating the poise, intensity, and magnetic presence that would soon captivate audiences across the globe, this Belgaum portrait offers an intimate glimpse of Vivekananda on the eve of his world-changing mission. It stands as a cherished and rare record of the wandering monk whose vision and voice would go on to awaken a spiritual renaissance for India and the world.\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: 18 × 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 fine tonal detailing, studio composition, and rich contrast of the original 1892 photograph\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: Followers of Swami Vivekananda and Vedanta, admirers of India's spiritual heritage, study and contemplative spaces, offices and institutions, and collectors of rare early historical portraits\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 dignified 1892 Belgaum photograph-one of the earliest portraits of the young Swami Vivekananda as a wandering monk, radiating poise and magnetic presence.\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 Swami Vivekananda at Belgaum, a rare and treasured early portrait of the master from his wandering monk years. 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