Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Living Art Traditions of India

Question:

Which deity is prominently featured in the Gond votive paintings?

Options:

Shiva

Rama

Krishna

Durga

Correct Answer:

Krishna

Explanation:

Answer- Krishna
The votive paintings portray Krishna with his cows surrounded by gopis.

Gonds of Madhya Pradesh have a rich tradition with their chiefs ruling over Central India. They worshipped nature. Paintings of Gonds of Mandla and its surrounding regions have recently been transformed into a colourful depiction of animals, humans and flora. The votive paintings are geometric drawings done on the walls of huts, portraying Krishna with his cows surrounded by gopis with pots on their heads to which young girls and boys make offerings.