"My father was a fisherman. He passed away at an early age. My mother struggled to raise us because of financial issues. From childhood, I started going to work with my siblings.
#Madhubani #Mithila #FolkArtist
#Madhubani #Mithila #FolkArtist
So there was never a chance to go to school", says #Dulari Devi, who was married at the tender age of 12.
She lost her daughter just 6 months after her birth. After this, a rift between Dulari and her in-laws made her move to her maternal house.
She lost her daughter just 6 months after her birth. After this, a rift between Dulari and her in-laws made her move to her maternal house.
To support herself, she started working at the house of the famed Mithila artist, #PadmaShri Mahasundari Devi.
Dulari Devi says, ‘I used to do household work at the house of Mahasundari Devi. When I got the chance, I would paint on the wet soil using twigs.
Dulari Devi says, ‘I used to do household work at the house of Mahasundari Devi. When I got the chance, I would paint on the wet soil using twigs.
That's how I was spotted by Karpuri Devi, also a very famous Mithila painter. Seeing my interest, she started to guide me. Later she became like my mother.”
With the help of Karpuri Devi, Dulari registered in a local painting institution & worked there for 16 years at a wage of Rs 200 per month.
Her work would go on to add many colours to her life, from fame & accolades to prosperity & finally, the prestigious Padma Shri.
Her work would go on to add many colours to her life, from fame & accolades to prosperity & finally, the prestigious Padma Shri.
"Whenever Karpuri Devi used to go abroad, she took along my creations which won accolades. That phone call from Delhi which informed me that I had been chosen for Padma Shri, I owe it to her", she says.
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