3 Review(s)

Mandana paintings are wall and floor paintings of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, India. Mandana art is derived from the Sanskrit word “Mandan” meaning ‘to invent’. This decorative art was traditionally done on the hearths and walls of the old mud houses as a mark of the beginning of seasons such as winter, planting and harvesting seasons and before summer, apart from special and auspicious occasions like weddings, festivals and communal religious workshops. The idea behind it being the belief that madanas aid good luck and ward off evil, and hence, perfect to welcome the deities and express happiness and joy.