Poush Mela 2025: Exclusive Patachitra Art Draws Crowds, Priced Up To 60K!

• Poush Mela 2025 at Bolpur Santiniketan is underway, attracting nearly a lakh tourists to its 1700 stalls.
• Medinipur's Patachitra artists showcase their traditional art for free in Purvapalli's open grounds.
• Art depicts folk tales, deities, and rural life using natural colors and handmade brushes.
• Patachitras range from 100-600 rupees, with special large works for collectors priced up to 50-60 thousand rupees.
• Despite struggles, artists find art thrives in freedom, fostering a silent dialogue with visitors.

Why It Matters: Poush Mela 2025 highlights Patachitra art, blending tradition with high-value collector pieces.