Udaipur Pichwai Artists Honoured at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu
Artists Ganesh Lal Gaur and Pushkar Lohar recognised for showcasing Mewar’s traditional art through three special paintings
Udaipur, November 10, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Renowned Pichwai artists from Udaipur, Ganesh Lal Gaur and Pushkar Lohar, brought recognition to Mewar through their artwork at a 15-day art residency held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
The residency, organised from October 26 to November 6, 2026, saw the artists create three special artworks in the traditional Pichwai painting style. The paintings depicted the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and Smart City initiatives.
President Droupadi Murmu Honours the Artists
At the closing ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu honoured Ganesh Lal Gaur and Pushkar Lohar by presenting them with shawls and mementoes.
The President appreciated their artworks and also interacted with the artists about the themes depicted in the paintings.
Three Paintings to Be Displayed Permanently
Ganesh Lal Gaur said all three Pichwai artworks created by them would be permanently displayed in the Central Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The recognition marks an important achievement for Udaipur’s traditional Pichwai art and brings it national recognition.
Photo Caption: President Droupadi Murmu presents a memento to Pichwai artist Ganesh Lal Gaur.
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