Paintings and art are the reflections of the culture and tradition of a place where they originated. India is known for its ancient culture and art. Madhubani painting, which is one of the oldest art forms in India, received an official recognition in 1969 when Sita Devi, a prominent Mithila artist, received a state award from the Bihar government.
Mithila painting, popularly known as Madhubani painting, is the folk art of the Mithila region of Bihar. The name 'Madhubani' means ‘forest of honey’. It is the local art of the Madhubani district of Bihar, which is also the biggest exporter of Madhubani artistic creations in India.