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With reference to the traditional folk arts, painting traditions, and cultural festivals of Rajasthan, consider the following statements:

1. Phad painting is a traditional scroll painting style depicting local folk deities like Pabuji and Devnarayan, traditionally practiced by the Joshi community of Bhilwara.
2. Pichwai art consists of intricate textile paintings created primarily as backdrop hangings to adorn the deity Shrinathji at Nathdwara.
3. The famous annual Desert Festival, featuring traditional folk music, dance, and cultural performances, is held in the district of Barmer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct. Phad painting is indeed a traditional cloth scroll painting of Bhilwara depicting folk deities, and Pichwai art originates from Nathdwara depicting Lord Krishna. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Desert Festival takes place annually in Jaisalmer, whereas Barmer organizes the Thar Festival.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Phad Painting
Statement 1 is correct.
Phad is a renowned religious scroll painting tradition from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, executed mainly by the Joshi lineage of the Chhipa caste, depicting the epics of folk hero deities Pabuji and Devnarayan.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Pichwai Art
Statement 2 is correct.
Pichwai paintings are cloth wall hangings made to depict scenes from the life of Lord Krishna (Shrinathji) and are centered in the temple town of Nathdwara in Rajsamand district.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding the Desert Festival location
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The annual Desert Festival is celebrated against the backdrop of the Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer district, not Barmer district (Barmer hosts the Thar Festival).

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Folk Painting Traditions and Cultural Festivals of Rajasthan
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