Pithora, is the name of ‘Lokdev’ chief among the gods of the Rathva Community. Pithora is Nephew of Lord Indra, born to one of Indira’s Sister Rani Kali Koyal.

The Belief 

It is believed that Pithora Art done on the walls of a home appeases the generous Pithrodev and the home is blessed with peace, prosperity and is free from obstacles.

Significance of Motifs

The motifs in the Pithora painting represents the mythology of the community along with exclusive depiction of the most essential aspects of the daily life. The protagonists of the entire painting are horses of the gods and goddesses and ancestors in vibrant colours.

The chief deities that appear in the Pithora painting are Baba Ganeh, Baba Ind, Baba Pithora, Pithori Rani, Rani Kajal, Baar Matha no Dhani Raja Bhoj, Abho KunbiNakti Bhuten, Lakhari & Jokhari and Purvaj na Panch Ghoda (Five horses of ancestors), Motifs Of Nature, Motifs related to animals, Motifs related to human activities. The Traditional size of Pithora Art Painting is 11-9 feet, in total, there are almost 165 types of motif which can appear in a single Pithora Painting.

Features

• Executed on a Fabric.
• 3000 Years old Art form of Rathwa Tribe.
• Painting is believed to bless home with peace, prosperity
• Less Intricacy, traditional Style .
• Preserved as a prized possession forever