Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

What religious tradition is associated with Nathdwara?

Options:

Shaivism

Shaktism

Vaishnavism

Jainism

Correct Answer:

Vaishnavism

Explanation:

Answer: Vaishnavism

Nathdwara, a town close to Udaipur and a prominent Vaishnava centre, also emerged as a school of painting in the late seventeenth century. Large backdrops called pichhwais were painted on cloth for the deity, Shrinathji, for several festive occasions.