{"product_id":"varaha-avatar-raja-ravi-varma-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","title":"Varaha Avatar - Raja Ravi Varma Puranic Painting (16 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Ravi Varma Reproduction)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: Raja Ravi Varma | Circa 1930 | Ravi Udaya-Vijaya Press, Ghatkopar\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 striking and iconographically rich composition presents the Varaha Avatar-the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu-associated with the creation and stabilization of the Earth (Bhumi). Depicted rising powerfully from the churning waters of the cosmic deluge, the green-hued Varaha embodies the divine act of rescue and restoration, one of the most cosmologically significant of Vishnu's ten avatars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe narrative behind this scene is among the most ancient in Vaishnava tradition. When the Earth was submerged beneath a deluge of primordial waters, Lord Vishnu assumed the mighty form of a boar, diving into the fathomless depths to retrieve her. Lifting the Earth upon his powerful tusks, he raised her from the abyss and settled her firmly once more, restoring cosmic order and re-establishing the world upon its stable foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRendered in accordance with the iconographic descriptions, Varaha is portrayed green in color with four arms, crowned and richly adorned with pearl necklaces, floral garlands, and jewelled ornaments. In his hands he bears the sacred emblems of Vishnu-the gada (mace) and padma (lotus) in his lower hands, and the shankha (conch) and chakra (discus) in his upper hands-affirming his identity as the supreme preserver in this fierce and redemptive form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn a notable and charming artistic departure from the traditional texts-which prescribe that the Earth be depicted as a woman (Bhudevi)-this print renders the rescued Earth as a globe, with the Indian subcontinent prominently visible to the viewer. This inventive modern touch grounds the ancient cosmic myth within a contemporary visual sensibility, making this a distinctive and thoughtful rendering of Vishnu's earth-lifting avatar.\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, vivid color saturation, and rich ornamental detailing true to the original 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: Vaishnava practitioners, collectors of Vishnu avatar imagery, home altar and puja spaces, and admirers of Puranic 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 striking Ravi Varma classic-the Varaha Avatar rescuing the Earth, capturing the cosmic act of creation and restoration in vivid detail.\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 Varaha Avatar, a powerful vision of Vishnu's boar incarnation lifting the Earth from the cosmic waters. 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":53961416704316,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53961416737084,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53961416769852,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53961416802620,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/Varaha16X24_Poster.svg?v=1785832175","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/varaha-avatar-raja-ravi-varma-puranic-painting-16-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}