Now, an exhibition in Pune, titled Traditional & Folk Art, brings together a number of diverse folk forms of India. Mata Ni Pachedi, meaning “Behind the Mother Goddess” is a cloth that depicts a temple of the Goddess. When the nomadic Vaghari community was barred from entering temples, they made their own shrines with depictions of the Mother Goddess on cloth. The paintings showcase the Mother Goddess dominating the central area surrounded by deities and commoners worshipping her. The Sanjhi Paper Art stands out among the collection.

Source: Indian Express May 11, 2019 07:07 UTC