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Patachitra on Durga Puja Pandal
Chitrataru2018
Banglanatak
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Patachitra artists, who traditionally paint Puranic and mythological tales are commissioned for decorating Durga Puja pandals during the week long festival.
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- Title: Patachitra on Durga Puja Pandal
- Creator: Chitrataru
- Date Created: 2018
- Location: Paschim Medinipur
- Subject Keywords: Crafts, Patachitra, Scroll Painting, Craftspersons, Artists, Bengal, Geographical Indication, Culture, Cultural Tourism
- Rights: Banglanatak.com
- About the craft: Patachitra of Bengal is a tradition of visual storytelling. Stories are painted on long scrolls by the painters known as Chitrakars who gradually unfurl them while singing the stories. Patachitra is known for its bold colours, lines and strokes. The songs are called Pater Gaan. One of the fascinating aspects of Patachitra is the use of natural colours derived from local sources like fruits and flowers. The Patuas paint and sing on various themes like mythological tales, historical and contemporary themes and social issues.
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