Bengal's Swarna Chitrakar Wins National Award for Pattachitra Art

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News18•13-12-2025, 12:42
Bengal's Swarna Chitrakar Wins National Award for Pattachitra Art
- •West Medinipur's Patachitra artist, Swarna Chitrakar, received a national award from the President.
- •Swarna Chitrakar from Nayagram, Pingla, was honored at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 9th.
- •She was the only artist from Bengal to receive this prestigious national award.
- •Her recognition adds to the legacy of Bengali Patashilpa, following previous national awardees.
- •The award further elevates Nayagram, Pingla, known internationally as 'Patachitra Village'.
Why It Matters: This national award for a local artist brings prestige to Bengali Patachitra art.
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