Mithila painting, also called Madhubani painting recognised widely during 1960’s, is a traditional Indian art form that originated in the Mithila region of Bihar and parts of Nepal. It has been practiced for generations, especially by women, who traditionally painted the walls and floors of their homes during weddings, festivals and religious celebrations. The paintings often include nature, animals, birds, flowers, trees and scenes from daily life. One of its important forms is the Kohbar painting, which is created for weddings and represents love, fertility and prosperity.

The key features of Mithila painting are bold outlines, bright colours, detailed patterns and the use of almost every available space in the painting. Artists often use simple shapes, lines, dots and repeated designs to decorate the pictures. Common symbols include fish for prosperity, peacocks for love and beauty, and lotus flowers for purity and fertility. Traditionally, natural colours were made from plants, flowers, leaves and other local materials. Over time, Mithila painting moved from village walls to paper, cloth and canvas. Today, it is famous throughout India and the world and influences fashion, textiles, handicrafts and modern art.

Recreate the same painting , walk in to submit your entries on the auspicious day Monday 19th October and collect attractive stationeries.
Date 19th oct , monday
Time 10 am - 3 pm
Venue : Globalart Electronic city , Neeladri main road