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The art form is primarily practiced by the Bhagalpur community

The process is painstaking and requires a great deal of skill and precision

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Banaras Gulabi Meenakari is a cherished art form that showcases the skill

Colourful Fishes Bengal Patachitra Art Bengal Patachitra Art an ICS officerBengal Patachitra (also spelled as "Patchitra") is a traditional art form originating from the state of West Bengal, India. "Pata" refers to a painted piece of cloth, and "chitra" means picture or image, so Patachitra essentially translates to "painted picture" in Bengali. Bengal Patachitra has a long and rich history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated in the 13th century AD during the Pala dynasty. Initially, these