This traditional 'Pattachitra' painting from Orissa is a timeless piece of art. Representing a seated Lord Ganesha as all pervading with multiple arms holding different attributes like conch and 'damroo' , it flaunts his mighty powers as an avtaar of Krishna. Various forms and poses of him have been created around the centre. The natural stone dyes used to represent important mythical events and the colorful green, pink motifs and intricate borders enrich these delightful paintings even more. Great way to embellish interiors of homes, hotels and corporate work places. Pattachitra is a traditional painting of Odisha, India. These paintings are based on Hindu mythology and specially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava cult. All colours used in the Paintings are natural and paintings are made fully old traditional way by Chitrakaras that is Oriya Painter. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction. The traditions of pattachitra paintings are more than thousand years old.
