Putli Ganju

Putli Ganju is a renowned international artist and one of the most celebrated contemporary practitioners of Sohrai painting from Jharkhand. Associated with the Sohrai movement since 1991, she is a pioneer who helped transition this ancient ritual wall art onto global platforms, representing India's indigenous heritage across Canada, Australia, Germany, and England. Admired for her powerful symbolism and deep connection to tribal cosmology, her lifelong dedication to preserving and elevating her craft has been honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Government of India.