Gujarat's Pithora Painting Receives GI Tag
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| GI Tag Recipient | Pithora painting, an ancient wall painting practice of the Rathwa tribe in Gujarat. |
| Tribe Associated | Primarily practiced by the Rathwa, Bhilala, and Nayak tribes in Gujarat and adjoining regions. |
| Purpose | Ritualistic and spiritual artwork used for worship, invoking Baba Pithora (a tribal deity associated with wealth, health, peace, and luck). |
| Key Themes Depicted | Horses (as deities), tribal gods, sun & moon, animals, agriculture, daily life, and spiritual symbols. |