Sohrai and Khovar are aboriginal methods of wall painting or mural prevalent in the eastern part of India, particularly in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. [1][2] The art is related to the festival of Sohrai which is celebrated during the autumn months after the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Sohrai painting, a traditional indigenous art form is practised by women of different indigenous communities native to the villages of Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand, India. These practitioners...

Aug 29, 2023 · The Sohrai Paintings, an indigenous mural art found near the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand, have attracted attention nationally and internationally in recent years. These paintings have beautiful motifs depicting geometric shapes, animals, flowers, plants and other forms related to nature.

This Sohrai art form can be monochromatic or colorful. The people coat the wall with a layer of white mud, and while the layer is still wet, they draw with their fingertips on it. Their designs range from flowers and fruits to various other nature-inspired designs.

5 days ago · A unique aspect of Sohrai is the vibrant art that adorns the walls of homes and huts. Women create intricate designs using natural colours, depicting motifs inspired by nature, animals, and tribal beliefs. This art form is not just aesthetically pleasing but also holds deep cultural significance.

Apr 21, 2022 · Sohrai painting encompasses motifs such as geometric figures, animals, flowers and plants, as well as representations of Shiva depicted as Pashupati, lord of the animals, in zoomorphic and anthropomorphic forms. The paintings are done by women, with the techniques and designs passed down from mother to daughter.

Dec 8, 2017 · Sohrai art is now known as the state art of Jharkhand. It has come to receive patronage from both the state government and corporates like Tata Steel based out of the state. Railway stations in towns like Hazaribagh and Jamshedpur now greet travellers with Khovar and Sohrai murals that only adorned village homes until recently.

Sohrai is the harvest art painted during harvest season (October-November) with chewed Saal twigs (kuchi/ datwan) using natural ochres and earth colors pounded and mixed with water. The houses are painted with large symbolic ritual forms painted in red, black, white.

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