Indian Traditional Paintings: Mithila (in Hindi)

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Rohit Dadhich

The art of Madhubani painting, also referred to as Mithila painting, originated from the Mithila region in the state of Bihar, India. The term 'madhu' literally means 'honey' and 'ban' refers to 'forest'. So those living in the hilly wooded terrains of Bihar gave birth to this wonderful art.  Patachitra is a form of painting that is very distinct and is set apart from the rest. Originated in Orissa, the themes of these paintings mainly revolve around Lord Jagannath, the prime deity at the Jagannath Temple of Puri, a beach town in the East Indian state of Orissa. Patachitras are painted by artists of Orissa, called Chitrakars. They use bold, vibrant and very Indian colors to depict their images.