Urvashi Ascending - The Separation of Purūravas and the Celestial Nymph (18 × 24 in Poster)

India | 1896 Region / Date Indian SubcontinentChromolithograph by Raja Ravi Varma Press, 1896 Key Features This elegant chromolithograph portrays a dramatic and emotional moment from ancient Indian mythology - the story of King Purūravas...
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Urvashi Ascending - The Separation of Purūravas and the Celestial Nymph (18 × 24 in Poster)

Urvashi Ascending - The Separation of Purūravas and the Celestial Nymph (18 × 24 in Poster)

Rs.2,100.00

Urvashi Ascending - The Separation of Purūravas and the Celestial Nymph (18 × 24 in Poster)

Rs.2,100.00
Frame style: Unframed
India | 1896

Region / Date

Indian Subcontinent
Chromolithograph by Raja Ravi Varma Press, 1896

Key Features

This elegant chromolithograph portrays a dramatic and emotional moment from ancient Indian mythology - the story of King Purūravas and the celestial apsara Urvashi. The artwork captures the moment when Urvashi ascends back to the heavenly realm while the mortal king desperately tries to hold her back.

Urvashi is depicted rising gracefully into the air, her flowing white garments billowing as if carried by the wind of the celestial world she belongs to. Her posture is serene and almost detached, suggesting the inevitability of her return to the divine realm. Though her expression is calm, the gentle tilt of her head hints at the bittersweet nature of the moment.

Below her stands Purūravas, reaching upward with a desperate gesture, attempting to grasp the edge of her garment. His expression reflects deep longing and sorrow, embodying the tragic nature of their love story. As a mortal, he cannot follow her into the celestial world, and the moment becomes a poignant symbol of love bound by destiny.

The architectural background - featuring elegant domes and palace structures - reflects the refined style associated with Raja Ravi Varma’s mythological compositions. Varma masterfully blended classical Indian subjects with European academic realism, creating scenes that feel emotionally vivid and visually dramatic.

The tale of Purūravas and Urvashi appears in the Rigveda and later classical Sanskrit literature, including Kalidasa’s famous play Vikramorvashiyam. Their story represents one of the earliest romantic narratives in Indian tradition, exploring themes of passion, separation, and the fragile boundary between the mortal and divine worlds.

In this moment of departure, the artwork captures a universal emotion - the sorrow of losing someone who belongs to a world beyond our reach. Through expressive gestures and graceful composition, Ravi Varma transforms the ancient legend into a deeply human scene of love and longing.

Museum-Grade Poster Details

Size: 18 × 24 inches
Paper: 350 GSM archival matte paper
Print Quality: High-fidelity reproduction preserving delicate tones and fine detail
Finish: Non-glare, museum-grade matte
Ideal For: Collectors of Ravi Varma art, mythology enthusiasts, and classical interiors

Why You’ll Love It

This artwork beautifully captures the emotional depth of one of India’s oldest love stories, blending mythology, romance, and classical artistic elegance.

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Bring home this timeless depiction of Urvashi’s celestial departure, a story that reflects the beauty and tragedy of love across worlds.
Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.

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