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Saura painting is a style of wall mural paintings associated with the Saura tribals of the state of Odisha in India. These paintings, also called ikons (or ekons ) are visually similar to Warli paintings and hold religious significance for the Sauras.
Idital" -a form of Soura Wall Painting of Rayagada District. Idital or Edital is a form of Indian painting from the state of Odisha. It is a kind of Saura painting that was invented and is practiced by the Sora people who mostly live in Rayagada, Gajapati and Koraput districts of Odisha. The artisans paint Idital as a symbol of devotion to the ...
Pattachitra is a traditional painting of Odisha, India. [1] These paintings are based on Hindu mythology and specially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect. [13] All colours used in the Paintings are natural and paintings are made fully old traditional way by Chitrakaras that is Odiya Painter. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the ...
The history of painting in Odisha dated back to ancient times with rock-shelter paintings, some of which are dated to the early historic period (300 BC – 100 AD). Apart from the rock painting sites, there are several drawings and etching resembling figures on rock surfaces at Digapahandi and Berhampur in Ganjam district and other
The Sora (alternative names and spellings include Saora, Saura, Savara and Sabara) are a Munda ethnic group from eastern India. They live in southern Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh. The Soras mainly live in Gajapati, Rayagada and Bargarh districts of Odisha. [2] They are also present in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts.
Jhoti chita (Odia: ଝୋଟି ଚିତା, romanized: jhoṭi citā) is a traditional Odia white art mostly shown in rural areas of Odisha. It is made from rice paste and with a piece of cloth surrounded with a stick is used to create beautiful patterns. [1] People also use their bare fingers to make jhoti chita. They can be created over ...
The history of Sambalpur, as depicted by eminent historians, is full of events including Indian freedom struggle representing the different sections of society. Since Sambalpur is one of the ancient district of India, which survived even in the prehistoric age, much of the historical records about the origin and the existence of Sambalpur in the political scenario of Odisha are still in obscurity.
Chaiti ghoda nacha is one of the popular folk dance forms of Odisha, India. The dance is performed by aboriginal fishermen tribes like the Keot (Kaibarta). [1] [2] Chaiti represent the chaitra month of the Hindu calendar year, that is, from March to April to the full moon in Baisakh, that is, from April to May; ghoda means horse in Odia and ...