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  • Puri: Jagannatha temple
    Odisha
    / The arts

    …painting, stone carving, wood carving, pattachitra (patta meaning “cloth” or “canvas,” chitra meaning “painting”) painting depicting scenes from Hindu mythology, and painting on palm leaves. The state also is widely recognized for its exquisite silver filigree ornamentation, pottery, and decorative work.

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    …painting, stone carving, wood carving, pattachitra (patta meaning “cloth” or “canvas,” chitra meaning “painting”) painting depicting scenes from Hindu mythology, and painting on palm leaves. The state also is widely recognized for its exquisite silver filigree ornamentation, pottery, and decorative work.

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