Kohbar is a traditional form of Madhubani painting, primarily associated with weddings in the Mithila region of Bihar, India. It is typically created on the walls of the nuptial chamber (known as the kohbar ghar) during marriage ceremonies, symbolizing love, fertility, and prosperity.
Key Features:
1. Themes: Kohbar paintings are rich with symbolic representations of fertility, marital bliss, and divine blessings. Common motifs include the lotus (symbolizing fertility), bamboo groves (strength and prosperity), fish (abundance), birds, and union symbols like the moon and sun.
2. Deities: Hindu gods and goddesses, especially deities associated with fertility and protection like Shiva, Parvati, and Lakshmi, are often depicted to bless the couple.
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