Ādi Vārāhī | Canvas Art Print

Ādi Vārāhī is the primordial Vārāhī, served by Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva, Indra, the Mātṛkās and the Bhairavas.

This canvas art print by Swaroop is part of the Forms of Vārāhī series.

“I bow to the Goddess who has a boar's face, adorned with a precious crown, with coral earrings, whose chest is decorated with a necklace and who bends slightly due to the weight of her prominent breasts, wearing yellow silk garments. The Goddess holds a pestle in her right hand, and in her left hand she is holding either a plough or a skull bowl, Her body is shining like blue lily/lotus, dark-complexioned, pleasing, and benevolent. I Meditate upon her, who is of the color of deep blue, with eyes like the moon, sun, and fire, served by the likes of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva, Indra, and other deities, as well as by Mātṛkās and Bhairavas. She is adorned with a glowing crown encrusted with many jewels, and is equipped with all kinds of weapons appropriate for various tasks. May she, who holds a pestle and plow among various weapons, protect us. Indeed, her armor grants both enjoyment and liberation.”

Source: Ādi Vārāhī Sahasranāma (Uḍḍāmara Tantra) and Ādi Vārāhī Kavaca (Rudrayāmala Tantra).

• Complexion: deep blue, like a blue lily
• Garments: yellow silk
• In her hands: a pestle, with a plough or a skull bowl
• Adornment: a jewelled crown and coral earrings

According to another interpretation, she is having four hands holding pestle and Varada in right hands. Plough and kapāla in left hands.

• Medium: cotton canvas, matte finish, 300–350 GSM
• Sizes: 12 × 18″, 24 × 18″, 24 × 20″, 30 × 20″, 36 × 24″, 30 × 40″, 36 × 48″ and 40 × 60″ (canvas size; the blank border adds 4″ to each side measurement, e.g. 12 × 18″ becomes 16 × 22″ outer)
• Border: a blank border on all sides, ready for stretching or framing
• Proportions: the artwork keeps its original proportions — it is never cropped or stretched; any extra space is left blank
• Format: unframed, shipped rolled in a protective tube
• Made to order: printed in 2 working days, dispatched on the 3rd working day
• Artist: Swaroop

The print arrives rolled and unframed. Any local framer can stretch it on a wooden frame (gallery stretch) or mount it under glass; the border gives them room to work. Hang it away from direct sunlight and damp walls, and dust it gently with a soft, dry cloth.