| Chalchitra চালচিত্র | |
|---|---|
 Chalchitra, the background Patachitra of the Durga Pratima | |
| Others Name | Paṭa lēkhō (পট লেখ), Durgā cālā (দুর্গা চালা), Dēbīcāla (দেবীচাল) |
| Theme | Various Hindu religious plot related to Debi Durga and Shiva |
| Antiquity | About 1200 yrars old tradition |
| Ingradinet of making Chalchitra | Bamboo, Heavy Cloths, Clay, Color |
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Chalchitra (বাংলা- চালচিত্র) is a part of Bengal Patachitra. It referred to the Debi Chal or Durga chala, the background of the Durga Pratima or idol. Originally, these were used to give a proper proportion to the structure. This tradition is very ancient and is still maintained.[1][2]
- ^ tarapada santra (2000). Paschimbanger lokoshilpa o lokosamaj. Kolkata: Kolkata: lokosanskriti o adibasi sanskriti kendra. p. 12.
- ^ "Chalchitra & Patachitra – the fading art forms which form the backdrop of Durga Puja". The Indian Express. 2018-10-13. Retrieved 2018-10-14.