Aripan

Aripan is a traditional floor painting art form from the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent, characterized by geometric, finger-drawn patterns made with rice paste called as pithar during rituals. It is drawn during Maithil Vivah, Mundan, Maithil Upanayan, Kojagra, festivals, and puja ceremonies, etc in the region by Maithil women. It is an important part of the Maithil culture in the subcontinent. The tradition of Aripan is believed to date back to the Vedic period. It has been mentioned in the holy texts of Vedas, and Puranas, etc. In the Mithila region, it is believed that the Devatas love Aripan's art. In this folk art, deities are depicted through artwork. In the Aripan painting, turmeric and vermillion are also used to add colour to it.

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