Paintings of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand has beautiful elements for entirely different types of travelers. However, paintings are a unique and appealing thing to look at in Uttarakhand. The paintings of Uttarakhand culture drawing are unique and diverse that are a treat for your eyes. Garhwal in Uttarakhand is famed for the Mughal style of paintings introduced by a Mughal Prince during the tremendous Mughal regime. The University Museum in Srinagar, Garhwal, exhibits a marvelous collection of these paintings and numerous sculptures and findings from archaeological excavations.

The womenfolk of Kumaon practice Aipan, a popular art form of Kumaon. Walls, papers, and pieces of cloth are decorated by drawing various geometric and other figures of Gods, Goddesses, and objects of nature. There is another kind of painting called Peeth, where the floor of the seat of Gods and Goddesses is beautified with geometrical designs.

Wall painting is another form of painting and one of the region’s oldest traditions. Wall painting is generally done on the occasion of domestic ceremonies such as weddings when the walls and doors of the house are decorated. Usually, two different kinds of paintings are followed for the kitchen and another for the ceremonial places.

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