Anga( modern day Bhagalpur) is the origin place of traditional Indian folk art manjushas. Manjusha art is an ancient and historically momentous art form considered on par with madhubani art. Manjusha art or manjusha Kala is often referred to as snake painting as swirling snakes in the artist depict the centeral character Bihula’s tale of love and sacrifice. History According to basic historian, this art has influence from Indus Valley civilization. A recent study reflects an ancient Anga jmahajanupada. Despite the story of ‘BihulaBishari', the art is originated in the state capital of Champagne. Which is currently know as Bhagalpur Bihar. Based on old wives tale, Bihula traveled to heaven to save her husband from the wrath of deity and a snake bite . Descriptions. In olden days kumbhakar and Malabar only two families carved this art. Kumbhakar make this art form on the pots which were used for holy purpose, which malakar ...