Godna art is a tattoo art form primarily practiced by lower-caste (Dalit Dusadh) women in Bihar. Characterised by its intricate patterns, black-and-white color palette, and depictions of everyday life and struggles, Godna art is a vital part of Bihar's folk art traditions.

While both Madhubani art and Godna art are traditional art forms practiced in Bihari villages, there are historic differences between the two art forms that make each noteworthy in their own right. The primary difference between the two art forms is that Madhubani tends to be practiced by upper-caste women while Godna art is historically practiced by those in lower castes. Social discrimination faced by these lower-caste artists restricted the thematic material that practitioners of Godna art were allowed to cover; while Madhubani artists depicted famous Hindu deities, Godna art typically depicts local village deities and daily life. Furthermore, in terms of visuals, Madhubani art tends to feature more vibrant colors and higher-quality materials, while black-and-white Godna art is crafted from cow dung and has a more minimalist aesthetic.

While Madhubani had a relatively smooth transition to the mainstream, receiving support from various art institutions as well as the Bihari government, Godna art was nearly erased entirely from Indian culture thanks to the social discrimation its artists faced. Even now, despite Godna art's increasing mainstream appeal, it still faces issues of appropriation by other artists, as well as lack of recognition for the original Dalit Dusadh artists. Furthermore, Madhubani art's vibrant depictions of Hindu gods catered to a larger audience than Godna art, causing Godna to be overshadowed as Madhubani shot to fame. However, thanks to the work of prominent artists like Shri Shivan Paswan and Shanti Devi Paswan (whose work was even displayed in the G20 summit in India), Godna art is finally assuming its rightful place among the famous Indian folk arts.