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Bhitti Chitra: The Ancient Temple Wall Paintings of Odisha

Odisha, located in the heart of Eastern India, has long been a hub of cultural and artistic richness, especially in the realm of religious art. The state’s temples, famous for their intricate architecture and spiritual significance, are also home to a lesser-known but once-thriving artistic tradition: Bhitti Chitra, or wall paintings. These beautiful murals once […]Read More

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Santhal Paintings: A Window into the Life and Culture of

Santhal paintings, a vibrant and colorful expression of art, come from the Santhal tribe—one of India’s oldest and largest indigenous communities. Found primarily in the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar, the Santhals have crafted a unique artistic style that mirrors their daily lives, traditions, and spiritual beliefs. Despite the charm and cultural […]Read More

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Patua Scroll Painting: The Art of Singing Stories Through Colors

Patua scroll painting is an ancient storytelling art form practiced by the Patua community in parts of India, especially in West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar. Known locally as Pattachitra, this tradition is a blend of painting and oral storytelling. The artists, called Patuas, create long, vertical scrolls filled with colorful, hand-painted scenes that depict […]Read More

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The Enduring Beauty and Challenges of Pala: Odisha’s Narrative Folk

Pala: An Innovative Folk Music Tradition of Odisha is an enchanting, arresting study of the cultural treasures of Odisha, India, through a narrative folk music with elements of both mythology and folklore woven seamlessly with the beauty of its authentic musical expression. An innately thick-boned cultural phenomena of entertainment and moral/professional instruction has been used […]Read More

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Gondin Deo: The Spiritual Anchor of the Gond Tribal Community

Gondin Deo holds a deeply revered place in the religious and cultural life of the Gond tribal community, one of the largest and most ancient indigenous groups in India. The Gonds, who primarily live in the forested heartlands of central India—including regions like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and parts of Telangana—consider Gondin Deo not […]Read More