{"product_id":"naag-pujan-raja-ravi-varma-lithograph-print","title":"‘Naag Pujan’ Raja Ravi Varma Lithograph Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Naag Pujan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 15”H X 11”W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRavi Varma Press lithograph titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaag Pujan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, portraying the age-old Indian tradition of serpent worship. The scene captures a woman making a ritual offering in the presence of a cobra and its keeper—a fascinating glimpse into the customs and devotional practices of an earlier India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enāga, or sacred serpent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holds an important place in Hindu tradition and is associated with protection, fertility and divine power. Serpent worship is especially connected with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNag Panchami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when nāgas are honored through prayers and offerings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70–80 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this lithograph retains its wonderfully faded colors, natural age marks and old wooden frame. The Ravi Varma signature and press markings are visible along the lower edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA soulful piece of vintage Indian art, rich in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistory, culture and storytelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis chromolithograph was crafted at the Karla-Lonavla press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/9petalsthestudio.com\/pages\/raja-ravi-varma\" title=\"Raja Ravi Varma and his artworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRaja Ravi Varma and his artworks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe evaluated the frame and painting, conducting necessary polishing and repairs while preserving its originality. Although we will take great care during shipping, we cannot provide a guarantee for the glass within the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease note that vintage pieces come with small imperfections, that’s a part of its beauty and age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Petals - The Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667762733125,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/9324\/0389\/files\/E4712648-2A9F-4014-9A6B-0F8F98D34C2B.png?v=1788220835","url":"https:\/\/9petalsthestudio.com\/products\/naag-pujan-raja-ravi-varma-lithograph-print","provider":"9 Petals - The Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}