Representing the Ram Rajya in full regalia, this exalted Pattachitra Paintings ( Traditional Handicraft Paintings of Orissa ) from Orissa has his coronation as the central theme and excerpts from his life like marriage, exile from Ayodhya, Years in Chitrakoot and battle with Ravana to save Sita and Hanumana's role have all been well executed in natural mineral colors. The bright motifs and intricate borders add to its glory. 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.
