Depiction of fish marriage: Santhal-Tribal Pattachitra by Manoranjan Chitrakar

In Santhal-Tribal Pattachitra art, artist Manoranjan Chitrakar portrays fish marriage representing cultural significance and symbolic events within the Santhal community. Marriage is often associated with fertility and the continuation of a family’s lineage. In the context of a “fish marriage,” it symbolizes the hope for fertility, abundance, and prosperity within the Santhal community. Many tribal communities have unique rituals and ceremonies associated with different life events, including marriage. The depiction of a fish marriage is a representation of a specific marriage ritual or ceremony within the Santhal culture. Pattachitra art is often used for both ritualistic and decorative purposes. The fish marriage motif is a part of ceremonial or decorative artwork used in specific rituals, festivals, or celebrations.