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How Indian Patachitra artistes narrated stories before social media took over

Pata Dekhabo?, an exhibition at KNMA, highlights the rich tradition of narrative scroll paintings from Bengal and Jharkhand, and how the Patua and Jadopatua artistes used these paintings to carry news and social messages across communities.

6 Jul 2026 2:37 pm