Fish, birds and serpents represent the feminine and masculine aspects of the union. Modern interpretations of Mithila art are more dynamic and diverse. Traditional vocabulary is applied to social ...

talked about the centrality of lotus in a Mithila painting while and how the fish, tortoise, snake and scorpions are painted in other areas in order. “As per the Hindu Mythology, lotus was the ...

In 2019, when she was awarded Padma Shri, the Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Twitter handle aptly noted: “A Mithila artist, she has contributed to promoting the traditional art form and has been ...

Mithila painting has evolved as a tradition that started about 700 years ago, with women using flower pigments and bamboo to adorn walls with religious motifs and wedding décor. The themes of the ...

Meet Anshu, an author delving into diverse realms. With a background in the UPSC CSE exam, Anshu combines expertise in labour, gender issues, Mithila culture, cuisine, environmental concerns ...

In 2011, when renowned Mithila painting artist Mahasundari Devi was ... house after completing my chores and started drawing birds, fish and trees on the mud-caked floor with a stick dipped ...

The Mithila Chitrakala Sansthan, Madhubani, has launched an offbeat course for the people interested in art and culture. The three-year bachelor in Mithila folk painting programme (BMFP ...

Shakshi Yadav is a Mithila artist from the town of Birgunj in southern Nepal. Currently living in Melbourne, Ms Yadav uses her skills learnt during her school days to promote Maithili art.