Cultural Aspects the Patachitra of Krishna Lila

Abstract

In this paper we have tried to discuss about the variety of patachitra of Krishna Lila and its artistic and cultural significance. Traditional folk art Patachitra is one of the important folk painting of India. According to the history of folk painting Patachitra of Krishna Lila has known as one of the favorite Patachitra among the Indian people. According to its origin Patachitra of Krishna Lila has considered as Mythological Patachitra like Ram Lila, King Harishchandra, Sabitri satyaban etc. This type of Patachitra have seen in Murshidabad, Purulia, Purba Medinipur and Paschim Medinipur. From this type of Patachitra we can understand the actual form and tranformation of Krishna Culture in general Bengali people.