Pithora Painting - Man & Horse. Pithora paintings are ritualistic paintings done by the Rathwa tribes of central Gujarat. These wall murals are created as offerings to Pithora, the God of food grains. These simple paintings are traditionally done to seek blessings before a special occasion such as a wedding, the birth of a child or a festival.These paintings depict the main deity called Pithora and a procession displaying his accomplishments. These paintings in homes are believed to bring peace, prosperity and happiness. These are also believed to be an old method of cartography.