Madhubani & Gond Paintings

On 26th May 2025, a group of artists of Gond art and Madhubani art met President at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of the Artists in Residence programme - Kala Utsav.

Madhubani Painting

Origin

  • Madhubani painting has its origins in Mithila region of Bihar.
  • The painting is one of the oldest and most famous Indian art forms which is also practised in Nepal.
  • Traces of Madhubani art can also be noticed in the Ramayana, the Indian epic.
  • It is also known as Mithila or Madhubani art.

Characteristics

  • These paintings are popular because of their tribal motifs and use of bright earthy colours.
  • Traditionally the ....
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