Chhat Puja Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

Lalita Ray's exquisite Madhubani painting, rendered in acrylic colour on handmade paper, vividly portrays the reverence of Chhath Puja, an ancient Vedic festival dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. This significant occasion, primarily observed in Bihar and surrounding regions, involves devotees offering prayers to the setting and rising sun, expressing gratitude for life's sustenance and seeking blessings. Here, the auspicious subject is rendered with characteristic Madhubani aesthetics: stylised figures engaged in ritualistic offerings, encircled by the art form's traditional motifs of lotus, fish, and birds, all brought to life with the art's distinctive double-line borders and dense pictorial filling.

Crafted by artist Lalita Ray, hailing from West Bengal, this unique work employs acrylic colour on handmade paper. Madhubani art, also known as Mithila painting, originates from the Mithila region of Bihar, where it was traditionally created by women on freshly plastered mud walls and floors for celebrations like weddings and festivals. From the 1960s, this intricate tradition gracefully transitioned to paper, allowing its vibrant narratives to reach a wider audience. The art is defined by its double-line borders, dense pictorial filling, stylised almond eyes, and recurring symbolic motifs such as the sun, moon, fish, peacock, and serpents. Lalita Ray's work showcases the bold colour fills typical of the bharni style, a hallmark of the tradition.

This is an original, one-of-a-kind Madhubani painting, not a print or reproduction. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality. We are pleased to offer free, insured delivery across India, ensuring this exquisite piece arrives safely at its new home.