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Murlidhar in Manjusha, painting by Young Artist Rishika Jain

Dewan Public School, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
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Rishika Jain
Young Artist

Art No

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25122

Artist

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Rishika Jain

Title

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Murlidhar in Manjusha

Medium

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Sketch Pen on Paper

Size

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11.69 x 8.27 inches (29.6926 x 21.0058 cm)

   
 

Remarks

Manjusha is an Indian art form. It contains paintings of Hindu Gods and goddesses. It is significant art form of Bhagalpur, Bihar. They are temple shaped boxes compromising eight pillars. They are made of bamboo, jute and paper. They contain paintings of Hindu gods and goddess. These boxes are used in Bishahari puja, a festival dedicated to the snake God. Manjusha art is often referred to as Snake paintings by foreigners.

This painting by young artist Rishika Jain (16 years) received a Shortlist in Khula Aasmaan art contest for students for April to June 2022.