Sanjhi is an intricate paper-cutting tradition from Vrindavan, believed to have originated in the 16th–17th centuries during the Bhakti movement. Deeply connected to Krishna worship, Sanjhi was created by temple priests and devotees to decorate altars during evening prayers. The designs often depict Raas Leela, lotus patterns, peacocks, gopis, and scenes from Krishna’s childhood. Historically, Sanjhi was prepared daily using hand-cut stencils placed over coloured powders (rangoli), creating ephemeral artworks for devotional rituals.