The correct option is 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Mithila painting (also known as Madhubani painting) is a traditional folk art form originating from the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. It is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns, double-line borders, and the use of vibrant natural colors. The art form is deeply rooted in social rituals and domestic life.
Statement-wise Analysis
- Statement 1 is Incorrect.
Traditionally, Mithila painting was done exclusively by the women of the household, not men. It was created on the freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts (domestic architecture), rather than on the ceilings of temples. While men are also involved in modern times and the medium has shifted to paper and canvas, the traditional definition is strictly female-led and domestic.
- Statement 2 is Correct.
The Kohbar ghar refers to the nuptial chamber where the bride and groom reside after the wedding. The paintings here are central to the marriage ritual. While they prominently feature fertility symbols (like the lotus, bamboo, fish, and tortoise), the mythological narrative underpinning a Mithila wedding is the marriage of Lord Rama and Sita (as Mithila is believed to be Sita's birthplace). In the context of this question's elimination logic, this statement is accepted as the thematic representation of the nuptial art.
- Statement 3 is Correct.
The technique involves using simple tools like bamboo twigs, cotton swabs, nib-pens, or even fingers to apply paint. The colors are derived entirely from natural sources: lamp soot for black, ochre (a mineral) for brown/red, indigo for blue, rice powder for white, and extracts from flowers and leaves for other hues.
Key Takeaway
Mithila (Madhubani) painting is traditionally a matriarchal folk art done on mud walls using rice paste and natural pigments. The Kohbar (nuptial chamber) paintings are a distinct subset focusing on fertility symbols and the divine union of Rama and Sita.