It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of extinction.

The statement is true: Chitrakathi is a rare traditional folk art of Maharashtra, and if it is not preserved, an important part of our cultural heritage will be lost.

• Chitrakathi is a tradition of telling stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas with the help of a series of painted pictures, along with narration and music.
• It is preserved by the Thakar community, mainly at Pinguli in Sindhudurg district.
• Because of modern entertainment such as cinema, television and the internet, people's interest in it has decreased, and very few artists now practise it, so it is on the verge of extinction.
• It is a valuable source of history: the pictures show the dress, ornaments, beliefs and painting style of earlier times.
• Preserving it keeps our cultural heritage alive and also provides livelihood to the traditional artists.

Therefore, steps such as documentation, training new artists, exhibitions and government support are necessary to preserve Chitrakathi.