Pichwais: A Rajasthani art form inspired by the moon

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India's fascination with the moon is not just limited to Chandrayaan. The moon has inspired art, literature and music over centuries. Pichwais, a form of art from south Rajasthan specialises in Krishna Leela, depiction of which is incomplete without the moon in its full form.

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