
Madhubani Art Villages (Jitwarpur & Ranti)
Madhubani, Bihar, India
The home villages of Mithila painting — where Padma-awarded artists cover walls and paper with gods, fish and lotus in the world-famous folk style.
Why visit: Meet Madhubani art at its living source, and buy direct.
- ›Jitwarpur artists
- ›Wall-painting homes
- ›Ranti masters
- ›Madhubani station art
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Best time
Oct–Mar
Entry fee
Free (buy direct)
Est. budget
₹300–3,000
Duration
Half day
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