High Resolution JPEG Picture of Zabua district of Madhyapradesh Zabua paragana near the borders of Malwa and Gujarat. Bhil Paintings The Bhils and Bhilalas of Dhar and Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh and the Rathwas of Panchmahal and Baroda districts of Gujarat display characteristic ritual wall paintings created by traditional caste groups known as the Lakhindra. These paintings depict the story of creation, and the myth thus depicted, centres around the tribal god Baba and his nephew, Pithoro. Members of the Lakhindra caste group are chosen to execute these ritualistic. The main character of the Pithoro painting is the horse. Often, iron moulds of the horse in different sizes are used to draw the outline. The main characters of Pithoro and Pithori are painted in white on cow dung-plastered walls. Pithoro paintings among the Rathwas of Panchmahal and Baroda districts of Gujarat are luxuriously colourful and ornamental. [490963608] stock photo
