This Santal Janma Katha artwork depicts Marangburu advising Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri on performing a puja ritual using Haria (A Local wine, made from rice-grain). The painting beautifully captures the moment of divine guidance, emphasizing the importance of religious practices in Santal culture.

According to the traditional Santal birth story, Marangburu, the supreme deity, teaches Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri the art of making intoxicants. Subsequently, Marangburu suggests a puja ceremony, reflecting the cultural and spiritual practices of the Santal community. This sequence of events highlights the mythical elements and rituals associated with the Santal birth story.

Details

• Provenance- West Bengal
• Dimension – 22 inchs x 30 inchs
• Material- Acid Free Paper
• Medium – Natural Organic Colour
• Series  – Origin of Santhal

Scientific names of Organic plant-based materials used for coloural Used:

• Palash – Butea monosperma
• Turmeric – Curcuma longa
• Malabar Spinach – Basella alba
• Hyacinth bean – lablab purpureus

Other Natural materials used :

• Red Stone – Hematite stone
• Black residue carbon

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