Meet B.K. Mitra: The forgotten artist who painted Hindu gods for generations of readers
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
B.K. Mitra’s legacy lives on through the thousands of religious paintings he crafted for Gita Press, beautifully illustrating narratives from Hindu scriptures. Starting his artistic path with charcoal drawings on local walls, his trajectory shifted after meeting Prabhudutt Brahmachari, directing him toward religious art. His influence persists, as his dedicated students uphold the traditions he established throughout his illustrious career.
