Gandhinagar, Nov. 17 -- Amid the vibrant display of India's diverse cultural heritage at Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, one stall stood out for its colours, stories, and history, the intricate Cheriyal paintings of Telangana, showcased by a 24-year-old artist named C.H. Vanshitha, as per an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

She and her mother are on a heartfelt mission to preserve and promote this centuries-old storytelling art form that symbolises the cultural essence of Telangana.

Cheriyal Painting, a traditional scroll art form from Telangana's small town of Cheriyal, proudly holds the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its cultural heritage. These vibrant narrative paintings are created on khadi cloth, treated w...