Ashwarooda – High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter Weltevrede

Goddess Ashwarooda emanated from Goddess Tripura Sundari. Once an asura (demon) called Bhandasura wreaked havoc in the universe, tormenting Devas (demi-gods). Bhandasura was blessed that he could be killed by a woman who wouldn’t have born from another woman’s womb. Tripura Sundari, who is also an aspect of Goddess Parvati, the wife of Hindu God Shiva, created a Goddess from her Pasha (noose). From her noose emanated a Goddess with a cavalry of horses. She was riding a horse and hence, named as Ashwarooda. She holds a golden rod in her hand called as Dandam. The Dandam controls mind and senses. Ashwarood with her Dandam defeated Bhandasura. She is depicted as four-armed, holding dandam, lotus, noose, and riding a horse named Aprajita.

The Artwork is printed on Felix Schoeller coated matte paper imported from Germany, which is a type of paper specifically designed to have a smooth, non-reflective surface. The printing process utilized Epson Ultrachrome HDX inks, known for their high-quality and durability, if framed and displayed under specific conditions like room temperature will last for few decades . These inks are renowned for their vibrant color reproduction and excellent fade resistance, ensuring that the printed artwork maintains its visual appeal for a long period of time.