| Title | Manjusha Art – The Folk Painting of Bhagalpur Depicting the Legend of Bihula and the Snake Goddess . |
| Medium | Acrylic on wall |
| Size | 5/4 feet |
| Description | This artwork is a traditional Manjusha painting, a folk art form from Bhagalpur, Bihar. Manjusha art is often painted on boxes (called manjusha) and walls during the Bihula-Bishahari festival, which narrates the story of Bihula, her husband Bala Lakhendra, and the Snake Goddess (Bishahari).In this painting:The central figure inside the arch represents Bihula, depicted with raised hands, symbolizing devotion and strength.On both sides, pairs of figures with raised arms represent dancers or worshippers, part of the festival celebrations.The bold use of red, yellow, green, and black colors, along with geometric and repetitive patterns, is a hallmark of Manjusha art.The wavy border designs symbolize snakes, which are central motifs in Manjusha paintings, as the art is deeply connected to the serpent goddess tradition . |
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