The elephants, central to the composition, are adorned with intricate designs that highlight their significance in Nepal culture as symbols of strength, wisdom, and tranquility. Surrounding them are vibrant birds perched on branches and a variety of fish and aquatic creatures that bring the water below to life. This harmonious interaction between land, water, and sky elements makes the painting a perfect reflection of nature’s interconnectedness.

Mithila paintings mostly depict people and their association with nature, scenes, and deities from ancient epics. Natural objects like the sun, and the moon, and religious plants like tulsi are also widely painted, along with scenes from the royal court and social events like weddings. In these paintings generally, no space is left empty; the…