The Colors of Spring: Biharinath Hill, Bankura District, West Bengal, India.

            Photographs from a day-long outdoor workshop on painting in nature, March 21, 2019..


My little (unfinished) work using biodegradable materials  collected from surrounding nature:

All my friends had their different media of painting, but all having a common theme- The “Flame of the Forest”. I used all biodegradable pigments collected from around the spot. Used only a charcoal pencil. No paint brush. Used charcoal pencil, nails and fingertips to apply. My all ingredients used were as follows:
1.A cotton-based cold-pressed water color paper. Thickness: 300 gsm.
2.‘Greens’ from different leaves. They were simply hand-pressed and the colors were applied by fingers.
3.‘Black’ from the charcoal of burnt dried leaves collected from the forest floor.
4.‘Brown’ from the typical laterite soil of the district, and old tree bark. 
5.‘Pale yellow’ from the material of termite nests, commonly known as termitarium. They were hand-crushed and applied by fingers.
6.‘Yellow’ from the Acacia auriculiformis flowers ( Local name: Sonajhuri).
7....and finally ‘Orange’ from the petals of Polash (Butea monosperma) collected from fallen flowers under the tree.
The whole thing up to this unfinished stage, came-up as it is...might have been something, or nothing at all! ...But it was a great fun indeed. 


Description of the place:
Being 60 kms away from Bankura town, West Bengal, India, Biharinath Hill along with its surroundings, stands as a beautiful nature reserve with its versatile flora and fauna, springs and water bodies. The Bankura town is only 233 kms by train from the city of Kolkata. With the discovery of Paleolithic tools in the Biharinath area, the hill and the surrounding areas have come into focus of archeologists. The base of the hill is a popular tourist spot for its pollution-free woods, landscapes, ethnic tribal villages, and especially enchanting colors of spring.
In spring the vibrant colours of Palash (Butea monosperma) is refreshing and invigorating for the body, mind and soul. It starts blooming end of Jan and arround mid March it is in full bloom. Perhaps the most attractive flower of the season. When in full bloom, it is a sight to behold! The mountain ranges are transformed into a spectacular phenomenon making them appear as if the flames of saffron-red colors are leaping from them. No wonder the tree is also known as-and aptly so-'Flame Of The Forest '. Hundreds of nature lovers  gather this time to watch the colors and some festivals of the tribal people. 
Last year we planned for a spring watch at its foothill, and also arranged for a daylong painting amidst its raw nature. It was a pure joy, and an experience not to forget. I share few moments with you. Think you will like them. 



   

Taken on: March 21, 2019

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Biharinath Hill

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Tourism of Bengal

West Bengal Tourism

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