Paitkar paintings or scroll paintings made by the tribal people of Jharkhand are considered to be one of the ancient sites of painting in the country. The old form of painting has cultural links with Maa Mansa, one of the most popular goddesses of the Bengali household. This painting is related to social and religious subjects like giving charity and performing yagyas. Its theme is 'What happens to man after death'. Although it is an ancient art, it is on the verge of extinction due to continuous decline. The village Amadubi in the Eastern part of Jharkhand is also called the village of Paitkar. ‘Paitkar’ is the traditional painting of this village, an art form which is present in the village from ancient times.
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