Another artist, Ashok Kumar Biswas, remains instrumental in reviving Tikuli art in the last few decades, carrying on Maharathi’s tradition. Over 8,000 artists, many of whom are women from rural backgrounds, have been trained by Biswas, who operates out of a small workshop in Nasriganj village near Patna. Owing to his commitment, he was given the Padma Shri award, which acknowledged his important role in maintaining and advancing this age-old art form. [To go on an art trail in Bihar, click here]
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