Protagonists of the Ramayana, a beloved Hindu epic, Rama and Sita are joined in marriage. Sita holds the floral garden exchanged as part of the ceremony and Rama holds a bow while her father and his younger brother accompany the happy couple. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a beautiful Madhubani painting. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes. Life in harmony with nature is a popular theme for this art style. As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.