Sohrai Paintings

Current Context : During the recent BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a traditional Sohrai painting from Jharkhand.

About Sohrai Paintings

• Origin: Created by tribal communities in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, typically during the Sohrai harvest festival.
• Themes: Symbolizes agricultural prosperity, community bonding, and harmony with nature.
• Techniques: Artists use natural colors derived from clay, leaves, and flowers, applied with tools like rice straws, twigs, and fingers.

Cultural Significance: Primarily created by women, these paintings are passed down through generations, representing both art and storytelling​