The ProtectorThe popular beliefs of the Mithila region gets reflected in the beautiful Madhubani painting that puts the figures in a human chain and in circular form. Cosmic beliefs of the people are getting reflected in the painting. Madhubani paintings are centred on Bihar and this type of painting uses purely natural dyes and handmade paper. The protector God has been given a central place in the painting and his role in protecting the people is evident.

A beautiful colour pattern emerges in the painting that depicts the beauty of the Patachuitra style of painting

The precision of a surgeon

(This is why Lord Shiva is known as Neelkantha)

The tribal people have been depicted busy with their daily works

A popular gemstone

The outer Manadal petals are painted green in water colours

The ten avataras are Matsyavatara (fish)

His image find space in Hindu temple

the Bull is given equal importance in the figure

The simple but attractive Madhubani painting depicts Lord Arjuna preaching Arjuna at the battleground of Kurukshetra following the latter’s refusal to raise arms against his kith and kin

This symbol for worship is a timeless tradition in India

The wooden figure of lord Ganesha has been nicely carved out treating every part of the God of music with equal importance