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Nathadwara painting is a style of painting which has originated from the Nathadwara town in Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. This painting is associated with the religious beliefs and traditions of Vallabha Sampradaya of the followers of Vaishnavism and Pushti Marg. This art form has different sub-styles like Pichhvai painting, Haveli painting, etc.
Modern artists have put a lot of effort into modernising the art according to the want of the present times. Its use is also no longer confined to devotional purposes and is made into beautiful wall hangings and room decorations.

Masan painting is a primordial artform that is found to be practiced mainly in northern West Bengal and northern Bangladesh including some parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, and eastern Nepal. The word Masan is derived from the word “Shashan” which is the Bengali of the Hindu cremation ground. Masan art, also known as Masan chitrakala, is mainly practiced by the Rajbangshi (Rajbonshi) tribe in Bengal and it has high cultural and religious importance in the lives of the Rajbangshi community. 

The Khovar- Sohrai paintings originate from the tribal areas in Hazaribagh and its adjoining district of Jharkhand state in India. The Khovar is a wall or mural art consisting of black and white colours. Artiste Bulu Imam, the Padmasree awardee(2019)is the person credited for bringing the tribal art of Khovar to the world. From the early 90s, he is working tirelessly for bringing tribal art to art lovers. In the contemporary artwork, the tribal wall painting of Khovar is slowly but definitely making a place for itself.

Gond art is an exquisite form of folk art practiced by the Gond tribal community of central India. The main themes and motifs are derived from local flora and fauna, deities, and cosmopolitan culture. Nature plays a major role in Gond paintings. Gond art has gained immense popularity across the world for its intricate designs created by the Gond artists.

Through art, paintings, dance, folk music, festivals, and fairs, Bihar reflects its glorious past and rich cultural heritage. From paintings to visual arts, the themes mostly illustrate myths and legends of the Hindu religion. The folk paintings exemplify the Hindu deities, such as Lord Rama, Sita, Lord Shiva, Parvati, and so on. Ancient stories involving the Gods, Goddesses, sages, and legends are found to be depicted in the meticulously designed handicrafts. Bihar houses several Buddhist Monasteries, and hence, the state is also known as 'The Land of Buddha'.