Q. In Tharu culture, what does the 'Ashtimki Chitra' refer to?
Answer: A symbolic wall painting made during Ashtimki festival
Notes: Ashtimki Chitra is a distinctive wall painting created by Tharu communities in Western Nepal during the Ashtimki festival on Krishna Janmashtami, symbolizing the creation of the universe. It is an essential ritual artwork in the village elder’s house and marks the beginning of Harya Gurai.
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