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Mainly, Patuas are the audio-visual performers of the scroll narrative art. The scroll narrative art form offers a pinnacle altitude and examines people's intuitive expressions from varied viewpoints. The custom of scroll narration in Bengal is known as an ancient mode of audio-visual presentation. The performance of the Patuas or Chitrakars provides “Shraddha aur puranagyan” to the rural audience of this state. Likewise, in the course of the forenoon or fall afternoon, these itinerant bards perform on a scroll, at the top of their pitch at every door step of residences or near public congregations and this has been a well-founded and apparent picture in rural Bengal. For many years now, the Patua community has secured a respectful place among the many rural audiences. The rural audience of Patuas belongs to agrarian community and they do not have adequate time or knowledge to read and analyze sophisticated concepts of Indian mythology and culture. More commonly, Patuas started composing their scroll narratives to cater to the tastes of their rural audience. Besides, in Patuas contemporary scroll performances, themes are blended with Mythology and Scriptures to gain access to the minds of the audience and educate them on detailed issues. This book mainly focused on Patuas role in the society and their life and performance.