Pithora (painting)

It has religious and mythological relevance to the indigenous tribes which has slowly transformed into a vibrant occupation of the Bhilalas or Rathwas.

The process begins with 'Lipai' that consists of setting the background of walls with dung, water and chuna by the unmarried girls.

Painted in spectacular and vivid reds, greens, oranges, blues and pinks, with brushes made from branches of Tendu and Palash trees.

Similar to many other types of tribal paintings, daily activities of rural life such as farming, hunting, ploughing, and exuberance in festivities like dancing and singing in revelry, depicting social cohesion are exhibited through colors.

The backgrounds are white or crème but could be stark red for a rustic mud color appeal suiting contemporary tastes, and the paintings have become fashionable in urban areas.