SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Warli art is an ancient Indian folk art, tradition of painting of a Maharashtrian tribe called warli. They build their square bamboo huts coated with mud and cow dung and these mud walls are painted at the time of ritual functions and marriage ceremonies.

Detailed explanation-2: -These wall paintings of Jharkhand are traditionally known as Sohrai, named after the namesake harvest festival. The name ‘Sohrai’ is said to have derived from a paleolithic age word-’soro’, meaning to drive with a stick. One of the oldest art forms of wall painting, this tribal art has continued since 10, 000-4, 000 BC.

Detailed explanation-3: -They created the paintings on two occasions: one after the rainy season and before the harvest season, and the other during weddings. Paintings created following the rainy season, specifically around the Hindu festival of Diwali, were known as Sohrai, while those created around nuptials were known as Kohbar.