India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The cultural richness of Bihar finds expression in a collection of 65 mementos featured in the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026, bringing together the State's diverse traditions of folk art, handcraft, spirituality, history and heritage. The collection ranges from intricate Madhubani paintings and Sikki craft to representations of revered temples, historical personalities and national symbols.

Rather than representing a single tradition, the collection offers glimpses into the many cultural identities associated with Bihar.

Madhubani and Mithila traditions

A significant part of the collection is devoted to the celebrated Mithila/Madhubani painting tradition. The mementos include...