Tag: Bengal Pattachitra

Bengal Patachitra

What is Bengal Patachitra? The word Pata originates from the Sanskrit word Patta, meaning cloth, and Chitra means picture. Traditionally, these are long, hand-painted scrolls that depict mythological tales, folklore, and even contemporary social issues. But what makes Bengal Patachitra truly unique is the Pater Gaan. The artist (Patua) doesn’t just paint; they travel from

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