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    Traditional Art, Culture and Heritage of Odisha

    Pattachitra Paintings

    Pattachitra is a combination of ‘Patta’ meaning cloth/canvas, and ‘Chitra’ meaning picture. This art is an amalgamation of naturally extracted bright colours, having its origin strongly linked to the temple traditions of Puri.

    Handlooms of Odisha

    Odisha is one of the prominent States in the Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts map of the country preserving the age-old craft of weaving. Handlooms such as the Sambalpuri sari is made from fabric woven on a hand-loom and is popular throughout India. Another product of the handlooms from Odisha is the Bomkai cotton and silk sarees embodied with captivating colour to give the gracious look to a person draping them.

    State Cooperative Houses like Boyanika and Utkalika can be easily located in the city of Bhubaneswar  and Cuttack which deal exclusively with homemade and indigenous handcrafted textiles.

    Pipili Appliqué Work

    The Pipili applique work, also known as ‘Chandua’, originates in the town of Pipili and is one of Odisha’s most popular crafts. Appliqué is a French technique that involves cutting up several coloured fabrics and sewing them to the surface of another foundation cloth. In Pipili, it has now evolved into a needlework technique in which smaller pieces of fabric materials, such as little mirrors and other forms of embroidery, are sewed onto a larger piece of cloth.

    TRIBAL ART

    The long chain of antiquity and culture can be seen expressed in the tribal arts of Odisha. The art is a reflection of the dominant tribal population of the State of Odisha. It is the tribal culture, social life, beliefs, and religion that are presented through this art form. One of the very popular forms of tribal paintings is the Saura paintings. An exhibition of the above art forms is on display throughout the year at the Ekamra Haat and Kalabhoomi of Bhubaneswar city.

    Filigree Works- Tarakasi

    ‘Tarakasi’, the silver filigree of Cuttack is noted for its delicateness and intricate workmanship. The art is ancient and has its origin in Persian countries since the 15th century. This highly skilled art form is more than 500 years old and is traditionally done by local artisans on the Eastern shores of Odisha. Presently, the silver filigree workers are largely from the district of Cuttack, where the art flourishes. In Cuttack there are many places where one would find artisans and shops dealing with filigree works. Some popular shopping avenues for purchasing Filigree Works are located on Janpath Road in Bhubaneswar and in Naya Sarak Area in the city of Cuttack.

    Odissi Dance

    Odissi is one of the many forms of Indian classical dances. Sensuous and lyrical, Odissi is a dance of love and passion touching on the divine and the human, the sublime and the mundane. The Natya Shastra mentions many regional varieties, such as the south-eastern style known as the Odhra Magadha which can be identified as the earliest precursor of present-day Odissi. Archaeological evidence of this dance form dating back to the 2nd century B.C. is found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri near Bhubaneshwar.

    Sambalpuri Dance

    Sambalpuri folk dance owes its origin to the western part of Odisha. This dance is usually performed during festivals such as Dusshera. The most exciting and popular presentation is ‘Dalkhai’. Scintillating movements of feet, punctuated with teaming pauses, are its striking feature. Deriving its name from the presiding deity of ‘Samalai’, Sambalpur has a distinct cultural identity of its own.

    Chhau Dance

    The Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions. The Mayurbhanj Chhau dance is popular among various folk dances of the region. The stories enacted by Chhau dancers include those from the Hindu epics the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Puranas and other Indian literature

    Gotipua Dance

    Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Odisha for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Lord Jagannath and Lord Krishna.

    Other Cultural Festivals

    Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark frequently witness the celebrations of different festivals including light and sound festivals, water adventure sports at the coastline, Kalinga literary festival, Toshali Crafts Mela (fair), Tribal Mela (Tribal Fair), Rajarani Music Festival, Mukteshwar Dance Festival, National-level Handloom Expo and other trade and handloom fairs. Some of these attractions are available on select dates only.

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    P-1, Jaydev Vihar,
    Bhubaneswar,
    Odisha, India.
    Pin Code – 751013

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    Location of the Host

    National Law University Odisha
    Kathjodi Campus,
    CDA Sector 13, Cuttack,
    Odisha India.
    Pin Code – 753015

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