AV 51

WARLI PAINTING. ARTIST IS ANIL CHAITYA VANGAD.His representational style is a beautiful example of the richness of Warli art. This painting brings in elements from nature, wildlife and the human world to create a depiction of life in the Warli community. They live in perfect harmony with nature and worship its different aspects. One can see activities in a village along with the wilderness that surrounds it. At the centre of the painting is the shrine of Vaghaya Dev, the tiger god that is worshipped by the Warlis. Warcha birds can be seen flying in a circle overhead. They are considered auspicious as well as ominous by the community.