File:Ancient Folk Art Tradition.jpg
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A girl poses for designs with her face painted depicting traditional Indian painting forms like, Varli, Madhubani, Maandna etc.
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English: India has a very ancient folk dance tradition, which varies from region to region, each dance being colorful, rhythmic, elegant and stylish.Body painting and face painting are being practiced in Indian culture since ancient times. Men painted their bodies and faces for camouflage when they went hunting. Face painting is a ritual in Indian villages in their religious festivities, dance and drama. Face painting is very much a part of Indian folk culture and tribal art even today. People are often seen getting their faces painted in different styles during temple festivals and religious events in India. Face painting is also an intrinsic part of the rich dance and drama culture of Indian life.
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| Author | TAPAS KUMAR HALDER |
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This image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Folklore 2021 photographic contest.
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