{"product_id":"vira-ganapati-thai-puranic-illustration-18-24-in-poster","title":"Vira Ganapati - Thai Puranic Illustration (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Thai Pen-and-Ink Illustration)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: Unknown | Circa 1959 | Thailand\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis striking and finely rendered composition presents Vira Ganapati-the heroic or valiant form of Lord Ganesha-depicted riding majestically upon his faithful vahana, the great mushika (rat or mouse), in a beautifully detailed Thai pen-and-ink illustration. This rare monochrome work reveals the beloved elephant-headed deity as he is venerated within the Thai tradition, where Ganesha (known as Phra Phikanet) holds a deeply revered place as the remover of obstacles and patron of the arts and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRendered with masterful draftsmanship and delicate tonal shading, the deity is depicted with four arms bearing his sacred attributes, crowned with an ornate jewelled diadem, his gentle curving trunk and expressive features conveying both power and benevolence. The naturalistic rendering of his form-with its careful anatomical modeling and lifelike detail-reflects a distinctive artistic sensibility that blends classical Indian iconography with the refined draftsmanship of Thai illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eParticularly remarkable is the depiction of Ganesha's mount-the mushika rendered here as a great, powerfully detailed rodent, its fur, whiskers, and features drawn with extraordinary naturalistic care. This grand and characterful vahana bears the divine rider with dignity, symbolizing Ganesha's mastery over ego and desire, and his ability to reach even the smallest and most hidden places to remove obstacles from his devotees' paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs one of the traditional forms of Ganesha, Vira Ganapati embodies the deity's heroic and protective aspect. Revered across Thailand as a bringer of success, wisdom, and the removal of all impediments, Ganesha remains one of the most beloved deities in Thai devotional life. This rare and finely drawn illustration offers a distinctive vision of the beloved god across the Southeast Asian tradition, treasured both as a devotional image and as a fine example of Thai draftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Available in 18 × 24 inches and 16 × 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving the fine pen-and-ink linework, delicate tonal shading, and naturalistic detailing of the original Thai illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal For: Devotees of Ganesha, admirers of Thai and Southeast Asian sacred art, collectors of fine illustration, study and shrine spaces, and lovers of classical Puranic iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare and finely drawn Thai illustration-Vira Ganapati riding his magnificent mount, revealing the beloved deity's heroic form across the Southeast Asian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring home Vira Ganapati, a rare and beautifully rendered Thai illustration of the beloved remover of obstacles. Available in 18 × 24 inches and 16 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":54378309845308,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":54378309878076,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":54378309910844,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":54378309943612,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/ThaiGanesa18X24.jpg?v=1789151529","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/vira-ganapati-thai-puranic-illustration-18-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}