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Sohrai Art Honoured during Kala Utsav 2025
Context
The indigenous Sohrai mural tradition from Jharkhand was showcased at the Kala Utsav 2025 – Artists in Residence Programme, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Sohrai Art:
- Sohrai is a ritualistic and seasonal wall-painting tradition practised primarily by tribal communities—particularly the Oraon, Munda, and Santhal tribes—of Jharkhand, especially in the Hazaribagh region.
- It is executed mostly by women during the harvest and festive seasons and is deeply rooted in agrarian rituals and nature worship.
Techniques and Materials:
- Sohrai paintings are created on mud walls using natural earth pigments (red ochre, white kaolin, black manganese) and simple bamboo brushes.
- The designs include animals, plants, birds, and geometric patterns, symbolising fertility, prosperity, and the spiritual bond between humans and nature.
Institutional Support and National Recognition:
- The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and its Regional Centre in Ranchi played a vital role in coordinating the participation of ten traditional women artists from Jharkhand.
- This recognition at Rashtrapati Bhavan marks a cultural milestone for the lesser-known Sohrai art form, often overshadowed by other tribal arts like Mithila, Warli, and Gond.
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