It was gifted to her by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi, a renowned Madhubani painting artist from Bihar, whose unique style of Mithila painting has brought global recognition to the region.

Jha said that Sitharaman had honoured Mithila area and Bihar with her gesture of wearing Madhubani painting saree. “On behalf of the entire Mithila and Bihar, I extend my gratitude that the ...