Prime Minister Narendra Modi Presenting Sohrai Painting at BRICS Summit

16-Mar-2026

This image highlights the cultural significance of the traditional Sohrai painting from Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, India. In the photograph, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is seen presenting a traditional Sohrai painting to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin during the BRICS Summit 2024 held in Kazan, Russia on 28 October 2024. Sohrai painting is a traditional tribal art form practiced mainly by artists from the Santhal community in Hazaribagh. The art features themes from nature such as forests, animals, birds, and plants, created using natural colors and simple traditional tools. This moment reflects how India’s indigenous Sohrai art has gained recognition and appreciation on international platforms.