Raghurajpur Artist Village Raghurajpur Artist Village, located in Odisha’s Puri district, is a remarkable place where art is not simply displayed—it is a way of life. Situated about 12 kilometres from Puri, this beautiful heritage crafts village is especially famous for Pattachitra, one of Odisha’s most celebrated traditional art forms. A V illage of Artists As you enter Raghurajpur, you immediately notice something special. The walls of houses are decorated with colourful paintings, and many homes also serve as workshops and galleries. Artists sit in their courtyards or verandahs, carefully creating beautiful paintings while visitors watch the process. Raghurajpur was developed as a heritage crafts village in 2000 , following research and documentation by INTACH. It has become an important centre for preserving Odisha's traditional arts and crafts. The Beauty of Pattachitra The word Pattachitra comes from two words: Pat, meaning cloth, and Chitra, meaning painting. Traditionally...
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