Fisherman, Warli Art by Dilip Bahotha

Dilip Bahotha paints this Warli painting of a Fisherman. The painting depicts the activity of fishing in a rural area on the river using a big fishing net. It illustrates a fisherman using his Fishing Net, also called Paagir. Fishing is a significant source of food and income for the Warli community. It is also an activity organized with great zeal. The golden rule for the community is to take only what is necessary from the natural world. Giraah, the god and protector of the seas, should not be insulted in the event of fishing, according to the Warlis, who think that one should not act avariciously concerning one’s portion of the catch.