Kalighat paintings are a tradition of religious art prevalent in West Bengal, India. The famous Kalighat paintings started off with illustrations of Hindu gods & deities, but quickly diversified to show a variety of topics from everyday life.

The Kalighat paintings originated from being items people would buy when they visited the Kalighat Kali Temple in West Bengal. The paintings have been around since the 19th century and have developed a lot over time.