Question 1

Sohrai painting is traditionally done on mud walls during which season?

Accepted Answer

Harvest season. Sohrai painting is a traditional art form practiced during the harvest season in Jharkhand. Women paint these murals on the mud walls of their homes to celebrate the harvesting of crops. The word 'Sohrai' refers to the cattle festival associated with the harvest season.

Question 2

In which district of Jharkhand are both Sohrai and Khovar painting traditions found?

Accepted Answer

Hazaribagh. Both Sohrai and Khovar paintings are found in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. These two art forms share similar geometric styles and use natural colours derived from the earth. Hazaribagh is considered the heartland of this folk painting tradition.

Question 3

Khovar painting is traditionally done during which occasion?

Accepted Answer

Wedding season. Khovar painting is traditionally created during the wedding season in Jharkhand. Newly married couples decorate their nuptial chambers with Khovar art on the mud walls. The word 'Khovar' means the bridal chamber or the inner room of the house.

Question 4

In which year were Sohrai and Khovar paintings inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage?

Accepted Answer

2016. Sohrai and Khovar paintings of Jharkhand were inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016. This recognition highlighted the unique geo-cultural heritage of the Hazaribagh region. The inscription helped bring global attention to these tribal art forms.

Question 5

Chhau dance received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition in which year?

Accepted Answer

2010. Chhau dance received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition in 2010. All three varieties — Seraikella, Mayurbhanj, and Purulia — were collectively inscribed. This recognition helped preserve and promote this martial-based dance form of eastern India.

Art, Festivals & Dance — Set 1