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Chitrakathi Tradition: Maharashtra’s Ancient Art of Storytelling Through Paintings

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Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026
in Ancient India

1. What is the Chitrakathi tradition? The Chitrakathi tradition is a unique folk storytelling art form from Maharashtra in which artists narrate stories using a series of hand-painted pictures. The storyteller displays one painting after…

Parshuram Gangavane: The Folk Artist Who Revived Maharashtra’s Ancient Chitrakathi Tradition

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Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
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India’s cultural heritage survives not only through monuments and scriptures but also through the tireless efforts of folk artists who preserve traditions across generations. One such remarkable figure is Parshuram Gangavane, a legendary practitioner of…