Painted Divinity: Patachitra as the Ritual Vocabulary of the Jagannath Cult of Puri
Patachitra of Odisha holds a unique position among the hereditary painting practices of eastern India, not only as a decorative
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Odisha
Narrative Art of Bengal: Patachitra and Tale of Mācher Biye
The Patachitra tradition of India is considered a vital folk art form of profound artistic expression that helps visualize different narratives through vibrantly painted scrolls. The art form is commonly practiced in the eastern states of India such as Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bengal.
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Rock-cut Shelters of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, Orissa
Despite having been a formidable maritime empire, with trading routes down into Indonesia, the history of Orissa, formerly Kalinga is
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Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa
The majestic Sun Temple at Konark is one of India’s World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO. Originally nearer the coast
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Jhoti: Traditional folk art of Orissa
The folk art of Orissa is bound up with its social and religious activities. In the month of Margasira (November-December),
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Cire Perdue : Its many forms and techniques
The Lost-wax casting known by various names such as “investment casting”, “precision casting”, or “cire perdue” in French is an
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Pattachitra Paintings- An Ancient Living Tradition of Orissa
Pattachitra or Painting done on processed cloth base is a fascinating art form of Orissa. Patta Chitra is believed to
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Maa Bhairavi Textiles: A Clothing Brand by Ausra Kleizaite
“Maa Bhairavi Textile” is a clothing brand created with a belief in beauty and uniqueness. The product was inspired by
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Odisha State Museum
The formation of Orissa State museum, now Odhisa State Museum goes back to the year 1932, when notable historian Prof.
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