India is one of the most popular countries in the world when it comes to creating unique painting styles. With movements that range from realism to romanticism, the country has many different types of painting styles which are widely famous throughout the world. This is something which definitely makes India stand out from other nations. Here we have tried to list down five types of painting styles in India which are widely popular for centuries.

Tanjore painting

Tanjore painting is handmade by artists from the Thanjavur region of Tamil Nadu. It is a form of classical South Indian painting native to Tamil Nadu. Handmade Tanjore Paintings are generally done on glass or hard board with precious stones and gold leaf used for embellishment. Colors used are vermillion, white and green

Mysore paintings 

Mysore paintings are similar to Tanjore paintings, but display a more delicate style of painting. These paintings are made of small pieces of cloth glued together and framed. They depict various Hindu gods and goddesses using semi-precious stones, pearls, beads and sequins in their gowns and jewelry.

Madhubani Painting

The story of this beautiful Madhubani painting from the village of Bihar is as wonderful as its look. The paintings are made with natural dyes and pigments, and filled with tiny details, each filled by hand. It's always been a safe sanctuary for women of all ages; a place where they can share the stories of their life, and paint them into these works of art.

Kalamkari Paintings

The process of Kalamkari is considered an art. The laborious process consists of sketching the pattern on cloth, hand-stamping the cloth with brewed natural dyes and treating it with mordents for further fixation of color, and rust removal. The specialty of this fabric is that it does not lose its color when washed in water. The designs are mainly paintings from Hindu mythology, large scale canvases depicting episodes from the Hindu epics, small votive pieces and brocades with animal motifs inspired by Buddhist textiles.

Patachitra Paintings

Patachitra is a cloth scroll painting artform, originating from West Bengal and Odisha. It is painted on a piece of cloth using paints made from natural dyes, minerals and conch-shell powder. These are often intricately painted using the fingers, nib pittals or matchsticks. The theme is usually inspired by the Bhagavata Purana, Matasya Avatar (an incarnation where Vishnu appears as a fish) and Radha Krishna, a Hindu god and his consort. These paintings are characterized by vibrant colors, lines and geometrical patterns