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The exquisite, detailed art of pattachitra! Painting is an art form, that has always existed in India. The earliest were the rock paintings of prehistoric times, such as the petroglyphs found in places like the Bhimbetka rock shelters, some of which are approximately 10,000 years old. In Indian art, paintings hold a special place, narrating stories in an intricate manner.  These are classified broadly as miniatures, murals, and paintings on cloth. Murals refer to large works of art created on solid structures, which were common in ancient and prehistoric India. On the other hand, paintings on cloth came much later, when folk art began getting popular. One such art form that has enriched our country's culture and art  is the Pattachitra. It is a traditional, cloth scroll painting art form, from the State of Odisha. Pattachitra Derived from the word ‘Pattachitra’, ‘patta’ meaning cloth and ‘chitra’ meaning picture. The paintings usually depicts mythological and relig...