What is the 'Arghya' exhibition in Patna?

The 'Arghya' exhibition is a three-day art event in Patna featuring works by 53 artists, celebrating the Chhath festival and its cultural significance.

Why is Intach organizing an exhibition for the Chhath festival?

Intach is organizing the exhibition to highlight the cultural richness of the Chhath festival as part of their initiative to achieve UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for it.

What art forms will be displayed at the Patna art exhibition?

The exhibition will showcase diverse art forms including Madhubani paintings, Manjusha, Tikuli, Bhojpuri art, Patna Kalam, Sujni art, terracotta, and photography.

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Chhath Festival: Art Exhibition Aims for UNESCO Status

25 Nov

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Summary

An art exhibition titled 'Arghya' will showcase Chhath festival's cultural richness.
The event features works from 53 artists, spanning various traditional Bihar art forms.
Intach seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for the Chhath festival.

Chhath Festival: Art Exhibition Aims for UNESCO Status

Patna is set to host 'Arghya', a three-day art exhibition dedicated to the Chhath festival, from November 28 to 30 at the Lalit Kala Academy's art gallery. This event, organized by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach), will feature the diverse artistic expressions of 53 prominent artists, encompassing traditional Bihar art forms such as Madhubani paintings, Manjusha, Tikuli, and Patna Kalam.

The exhibition is a key component of Intach's broader campaign to have the Chhath festival recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The state art and culture department has partnered with Intach, appointing them as a knowledge partner to aid in compiling the necessary documentation for the UNESCO nomination. This dossier will include a wide array of materials, from sculptures and paintings to folk songs and photographs, all representative of the festival.