Santhal Dance on Brass metal glass: Bengal Pattachitra by Manoranjan Chitrakar

Manoranjan Chitrakar, Bengal Pattachitra artist exquisitely fashions Santhal dancing on brass metal glasses, appreciated for the individual contributions to the cultural landscape of the region. Santhal is one of the largest indigenous tribal communities in India, and their dances hold immense cultural significance. Santhal dances are a means of social bonding within the community. They are performed during weddings, festivals, and other social gatherings, promoting unity and a sense of belonging among the Santhal people. Santhal dance and Bengal Pattachitra art are both expressions of the rich cultural diversity found in West Bengal, existing side by side as parallel cultural forms, with each representing diverse angles of the region’s heritage.