Patachitra

Patachitra or Pattachitra is a general term for traditional, cloth-based scroll painting based in the eastern Indian states of Odisha, West Bengal.

Patachitra artform is known for its intricate details as well as mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it.
In this Patachitra of West Bengal you can see the mythological story of life of Maa Durga . It is a unique folk tradition in West Bengal of visual storytelling accompanied by songs known as Pater Gaan these songs are an integral part of the Patachitra performance. Artists sing these songs while unfurling the scroll paintings, narrating the stories depicted in the artwork. The songs are often sung in a lyrical and melodious manner, adding another layer of richness to the storytelling experience and engaging the audience in the narrative.