Folk painting - 3, Madhubani

Madhubani from Bihar

Heritage from thousands years beyond

From Raja janak’s land, it travels abroad

bright colours

infusing joy

no blank space

on canvas base

lines defined

clearly outlined

big eyes pointed nose

women busy in daily chores

Natural elements

Fish, birds and turtles,

lotus, bamboo tree

Angels and deity

symbols and themes abound

serpents the protector divine

Fish brings fertility, good luck

 Peacock ushers the love, sublime

Paying in gratitude

 what from nature they take

 the message of balance to maintain.