Paresh Rathwa

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Paresh Rathwa
Born (1968-08-17) August 17, 1968 (age 57)
Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationTraditional Pithora painter
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Pithora painting by Paresh Rathwa

Paresh Rathwa (b. 17 August 1968 [1] )is a traditional Pithora painter from Chhota Udaipur district, Gujarat, India. [2]

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He is known for his expertise in Pithora painting, a ritualistic art form practiced by the Rathwa, Bhil, and Bhilala tribes.

In 2023, He Paresh Rathwa was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his exceptional contribution to the preservation and promotion of Pithora art. [3] [4]

He has shown his work at events like the G20 Summit, sharing the beauty of tribal art with people around the world. [5]

Digital initiatives

Rathwa is a beneficiary of the Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Program (TEDP), a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ASSOCHAM. [6] [7] Through TEDP, he learned digital skills and began promoting Pithora paintings on Facebook and WhatsApp. [7] His digital presence has helped raise awareness about tribal art and inspired younger generations to engage with traditional crafts. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Shri Paresh Rathwa" (PDF). www.padmaawards.gov.in. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "TEDP Beneficiary Paresh Rathwa Gets Prestigious Award". APN News.
  3. ↑ "Padma Awards 2023 announced". www.pib.gov.in. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  4. ↑ Shah, Jumana (31 January 2023). "How the 2023 Padma awards may give a new lease of life to waning Gujarati art forms". India Today. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  5. ↑ ANI (9 September 2023). "Pareshbhai Rathwa's Pithora painting at G20 exhibition depiction of aesthetics, tradition". ThePrint. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "The Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Program". www.assocham.org. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 ANI (9 September 2023). "Pareshbhai Rathwa's Pithora painting at G20 exhibition depiction of aesthetics, tradition". ThePrint. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  8. ↑ https://trifed.tribal.gov.in/aadi-chitra-national-tribal-painting-exhibition-was-inaugurated-renowned-jehangir-art-gallery


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