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PH07 Mithila Arts White Elephant Painted Cotton Pencil Holder
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Mithila Paintings have their characteristic themes which collectively express the Maithili attitude towards life: the feeling, the experiences, and thoughts that govern the Mathila way of living.
Mithila art is intertwined with ancient Hindu religious tradition. It is concentrated in the eastern Terai of NEPAL around Janakpur, a Hindu pilgrimage site steeped in legend. The Hindu god Ram and goddess Sita are believed to have been married there. Historically, Janakpur was the capital of the ancient Mithila kingdom, and is still the centre of Mithila culture. In face ‘Maithili’ is one of the many name of goddess Sita.
Dimension:21 cm L X 6 cm H / 8.26" L X 2.36"H
Mithila art is intertwined with ancient Hindu religious tradition. It is concentrated in the eastern Terai of NEPAL around Janakpur, a Hindu pilgrimage site steeped in legend. The Hindu god Ram and goddess Sita are believed to have been married there. Historically, Janakpur was the capital of the ancient Mithila kingdom, and is still the centre of Mithila culture. In face ‘Maithili’ is one of the many name of goddess Sita.
Dimension:21 cm L X 6 cm H / 8.26" L X 2.36"H
















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