Arts Of India

India is the land of enriched culture and heritage. Music, applied arts, paintings, and colors of India have been popular for many years. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, a variety of art styles flourished in this country at different times. People of India even celebrate their festivals by using vibrant colors and eminent artworks. These practices are treated as an integral part of our enriched cultures. Meenakari is one of the most popular as well as vibrant artworks that generally belong to the land of Rajasthan . By using different precious metals and stones , artists developed a piece of Meenakari art. Spectacular patterns, designs, themes, and motifs make this artwork special. Meenakari art's relationship with Rajputana is close and longstanding. Many Rajput rulers support this artwork many times. Still, many foreign visitors and art enthusiasts travel to Rajasthan to observe the excitement of making Meenakari art and collect some masterpieces as a memorandum.  Exclusive backgro...

Gujarat is one of the richest states in our country. Apart from being famous for its temples, wildlife sanctuaries, ports, and the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat is also famous for its diverse cultural heritage. In this article, we are going to take a peek into their culture and re-discover one of the most fascinating art forms known as  Pithora Paintings . History and Origin of Pithora Paintings In the land of temples and numerous deities,  Pithora (Baba Pithora)  is the deity who was worshipped for marriages and functions, similar to the Greek Goddess  Hera.  The tribes such as the Rathwas and the Bhilalas from a village in central Gujarat worshipped Baba Pithora. The paintings were made on their walls or on the walls of caves to worship Baba Pithora.  Pithora paintings were made to seek blessings from the deity, or thank/ask them for a boon. Hence, it is more like a ritual than an art form. Whenever someone has a desire or problem, they narrate it to their head ...