English teachers should focus on developing language skills. They also need to equip the students with skills to understand complexities of feelings and to express it during interpersonal communication. Prospective teachers must receive training to achieve this goal. It is possible through miniature paintings which depict women's status at different times. One effective method involves using miniature paintings to portray the historical status of women, fostering empathy towards them. Research shows that Ragamala paintings, a form of Indian art, was influenced by the everyday experiences of women. It also depicted women as the epitome of all emotions. Training English prospective teachers to interpret these paintings can enhance students' emotional vocabulary, which is crucial for effective interpersonal communication. The unique feature of Ragamala paintings is that each painting may relate to a ragini which has the power to evoke different emotions. The National Education Policy 2020 supports this approach of art integration and language learning, as it aims to promote the holistic development of the students. It would also add to the appreciation of the Indian heritage and diversity. In the present study, the researcher aims to train prospective teachers to integrate music and paintings specifically for language learning to foster a more immersive experience of developing emotional literacy among the students. The purpose of the present qualitative study is to check the preparedness of prospective teachers to connect language learning to Ragamala paintings for developing emotional literacy. The researcher would employ an open-ended questionnaire to assess prospective teachers' perceptions regarding the use of Ragamala miniature paintings in developing emotional literacy as a component of language proficiency. The present study aims to answer the following research questions. Q 1 What are the perceived benefits of using Ragamala paintings for developing emotional