A Study of Visual Imagery in Patachitra of Odisha Raghurajpur
Lead author · Corresponding
Mridyangani Roy
Student at The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
Co-author
Arghamita Sen Sarmah
Assistant Professor at The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
Abstract
Pattachitra is India’s one of the oldest and traditional painting forms, arising in Odisha and deeply connected with the cultural heritage, region’s religious traditions, and practices devotion. In Pattachitra painting in Odisha from Raghurajpur, focusing on their narrative, symbolic and aesthetic aspects. It depicts the stories of Indian epics and religious traditions with vibrant colors. The research also look at how the art methods likes techniques, colorsand styles and the cultural background like tradition, beliefs and society help to continue this traditional art form. Overall, the study focuses on the Pattachitra as a powerful medium of cultural expression and storytelling.
Keywords
Pattachitra
Odisha folk art
Raghurajpur style
traditional Indian painting
Jagannath culture
visual narrative
Odisha influence
palm-leaf art
cultural heritage