The Enduring Legacy of Manoranjan Chitrakar: A Master of Santhal Pattachitra Manoranjan Chitrakar, affectionately known as Manu, is a name synonymous with the vibrant and deeply rooted tradition of Patachitra painting from Pingla, West Bengal. Born in 1977, his life has been inextricably linked to this ancient art form for over three decades, evolving from a dedicated practitioner into a celebrated artist who carries forward a cultura…