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, public ...

Madhubani painting originated in a small village, known as Maithili, of the Bihar state of India. Initially, the womenfolk of the village drew the paintings on the walls of their home, as an ...

Madhubani art is said to date back to the time of the Ramayana. According to legend, King Janaka, father of Sita, commissioned artists to paint his daughter’s wedding with Rama on the walls of his ...

Artisans in Madhubani, Bihar, craft colorful Madhubani saris with intricate designs inspired by peacocks, lotus flowers, and elephants. The saris symbolize tradition and pride, cherished for their ...

Bright colours, Madhubani patterns and her passion for recreating life on canvas have made artist Vandana Srivastava (65) happy and lively, even in the most challenging times. Being bedridden for ...

Rani Jha, a distinguished Madhubani artist and scholar, holds a PhD on the Contribution of Women in Mithila Painting and Literature from LNMU Darbhanga (2010). Rooted in ancient ritual and tradition, ...

Celebrating the deep cultural ties and shared commitment to artistic excellence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented masterpieces from India's rich heritage to the Dutch Royal Family and the Prime ...