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Pattachitra

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:54:18 +0000

Pattachitra is a vibrant art form of Orissa laden with ‘Puranic’ culture, stories and breathtaking details. The word ‘Pattachitra’ is derived from two Sanskrit words ‘Patta’ and ‘Chitra’ which put together means ‘paintings on cloth’. They have evolved around the cult of Lord Jagannath of Puri.

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Tala – Pattachitra-Raghurajpur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:58:29 +0000

Tala pattachithras of Orissa are pin-tip thin paintings etched on a string of palm leaves and highlighted with the black of lampblack or kohl. These palm-leaf illustrations tell stories from mythology and events in daily life.

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Rath making~Puri

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:02:33 +0000

The religious and festive fervor of the devotees reciting the name of Lord Jagannath syncs perfectly with the clinking of the bronze temple bells as thousands of people gather around the majestic and breathtakingly enormous chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings at the Puri Rath Yatra. These Raths imbibe the magic and magnificence of the state of Odisha. Every single part of these raths is carved, created and designed with labour of several carpenters, blacksmiths, tailors, and painters who work on these chariots for 58 days. The bright reds, yellows, and greens on the chariots are contrasted with the subdued hues of black and blue. Streaks of floral prints, temple designs and simple lines are drawn onto the wheels and bodies of the chariot. The flower garlands and Chumki thermocol flowers further add to
the grandeur of the chariot. In itself, the Rath of Puri is a cultural icon and emblem of the state of Odisha and its religious sentiments.

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